Educational and Professional Development Flashcards

1
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The educational position that is primarily responsible for teaching the academic requirements for a radiologic and imaging sciences program is termed:

A

Didactic faculty

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2
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Certificates are usually earned after completion of an educational program based at a:

A

Hospital

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3
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T/F: To become registered in radiography by the ARRT, one must earn a baccalaureate degree.

A

False

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4
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Which of the following are responsibilities of a clinical coordinator of an educational program?
-Develop curricula
-Ensure adequate and equal clinical experience for all students
-Teach anatomical sciences and procedures
-Manage the program budget

A

Ensure adequate and equal clinical experience for all students

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5
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The JRCERT mandates that program directors possess a(n):

A

Master’s degree

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6
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One advantage of a college- or university-based educational program is:

A

Providing a diverse clinical experience

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7
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One advantage of a hospital-based program is:

A

The increased sense of belonging and loyalty

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8
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In which of the following might you be able to find an educational program in radiologic technology?
(1) University
(2) Technical college
(3) Large teaching hospital

A

1, 2 and 3

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9
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The process of granting recognition to an educational institution that meets specific standards by an official review board defines:

A

Accreditation

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10
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Which of the following are steps of the accreditation process?
(1) Site visit
(2) Final report
(3) Self-study

A

1 and 3

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11
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Which of the following are types of accreditation accepted by the ARRT?
-Peer review and self-study
-Self-study and institutional
-Programmatic and peer review
-Institutional and programmatic

A

Institutional and programmatic

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12
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JRCERT accreditation of an educational program in radiologic and imaging sciences can be differentiated from institutional accreditation by which of the following?

A

Accreditation by the JRCERT is a peer review process.

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13
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Which of the following is true about CHEA?
(1) Peer review accrediting process
(2) ARRT-recognized accrediting agency
(3) Acronym for Council for Higher Education Accreditation

A

2 and 3

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14
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Which of the following is defined as the one-time award earned by passing a standardized national examination in a particular discipline?

A

Certification

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15
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Licensure is granted by the:

A

State government

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16
Q

Which of the following is required for national certification?
(1) State license
(2) Completion of accredited educational program
(3) Documented clinical competency

A

2 and 3

17
Q

How many states currently require a license to practice radiography?

A

39

18
Q

Which of the following require a person to be registered in a primary modality to be eligible for certification?

A

Computed tomography

19
Q

To earn the credentials “RT(R)”, a person must pass the national certification examination in radiography given by which of the following agencies?

A

ARRT

20
Q

How many CE credits are required by the ARRT to renew registration?

A

24

21
Q

How long does the ARRT allow for registrants to obtain CE credits?

A

2 years

22
Q

How long does the state generally allow for licensure CE credits?

A

1 year

23
Q

Rules governing the affairs of organizations are termed:

A

Bylaws

24
Q

Professional organizations that include members from a small region are termed:

A

Local

25
Q

The national professional organization for radiologic technologists is the:

A

ASRT

26
Q

All of the following are functions or purposes of professional organizations except:

A

Provide credentialing examinations for its members

27
Q

Which of the following is the certification board for radiologists and their subspecialties?

A

American Board of Radiology (ABR)

28
Q

Which physics specialization requires a minimum of a master’s degree?

A

Medical physicist

29
Q

T/F: Working toward becoming certified in CT is a professional development activity.

A

True