Mid Term Flashcards
What is the Main goal of ARRT?
Credentialing agency
Through which agency do candidates gain their certification ?
ARRT
What does ARRT stand for?
American registry of radiologic technologists
What is the ARRT established by?
Radiologic society of North America
ARRT Examines and certifies candidates in which areas?
CT,MRI,MAMMO
What does ASRT stand for?
American society of radiologic technologists
Who does ASRT represent?
Students, teachers, managers, admin
Who does ASRT represent?
Students, teachers, managers, admin members from radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy.
What are the goals of the ASRT?
Advance professions and mantain high standards for education and advance patient care
What is the function of ASRT ?
Publishes peer review journals, referred journals, education curriculum guidelines
What does the JRCERT stand for?
Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology
What is the JRCERT?
Voluntary peer review process
How many programs does the jrcert accredit?
Over 750 programs
How often do we need to renew ARRT?
Every year
How often do we need to renew NYS?
Every 4 years
How often do we need to renew CE credits?
To ARRT every 2 years (24 CE credits)
What does CQR STAND for?
Continued qualification requirements
How often do we take the national boards?
Only once
CQR must be completed every what?
Every 10 years
CQR is a test that looks for what?
Gaps in knowledge, skill and specific CE credits, topics are assigned
CE credits are used as proof for what?
Renewal and to meet their requirements as well
Whats another term for the CQR?
PLAN FOR REMEDIATION
What is accreditation?
Voluntary peer review process, agency grants recognition to institution for program of study that meets criteria
What does accreditation do?
Sets education standards, ensures compliance with standards, set by sponsoring organization, has a board of directors which is the JRC (joint review committee)
National boards definition?
Agency recognizes person by examination
What is required to be upheld by professional certification?
CE credits
Is the professional certification voluntary or involuntary?
Voluntary by the person
Is the professional certification voluntary or involuntary?
Voluntary by the person
True or false? Fees are paid to hold a certification once exam passed
True
What is registry?
List of people holding their certification and credentials
The registry is sponsored by?
Appropriate profession (nursing, radiography,physicians, physical therapy,etc) to be recognized on registry
State license requirements vary by what?
State
For New York State licensure what is sufficient?
ARRT
True or false. You don’t pay for a state license in New York
False YOU DO HAVE TO PAY 😔
What are some important things professional societies do?
Provide CE
educational meetings
Scholarships
Represent members of our governing/ruling bodies
What does ISRRT stand for?
International society of radiographers and radiologic technologists