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
What does NYSSRS stand for?
New York State radiologic sciences
What dos AAPM stand for?
American association of physicists in medicine 💊
What does ACR stand for?
American college of radiology
What is the ACR known for?
Gold standards
What does the ACR sites sponsor?
Rad info for patients
Does in CT and X-RAY
image wisely
What is radiation?
The energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through “matter”
What is energy?
The capacity to do work
Forms of energy
Mechanic
Electrical
Heat
Nuclear
Electromagnetic
Ionization
High energy; can knock off an electron when interacting with matter
True or false
X-ray is a form of high energy that can ionize matter
True
Electrocardiography
Measures electrical impulses of the heart or brain
What kind of energy is sound?
Mechanical energy
Where does nuclear energy come from?
A radioactive source and can be used for medical imaging and treatment
Name everything on electromagnetic spectrum (from lowest frequency to highest)
Radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray, GammaRay
“Imaging sciences“
Is more commonly used today by medical facilities or books describing more than one modality
What is radiography?
Making a record or image of internal structures of the body with x-rays or gamma rays
What did Edward Jenner accomplish?
He introduced a smallpox vaccine into an eight year-old boy and successfully inoculated him
What did Louis Pasteur accomplish?
He proved the germ theory of infection and threw this theory pasteurization was developed
When was radiologic technology born?
November 8, 1895
What did Wilhelm Rontgen accomplish?
He is responsible for discovery of x-rays
What was the first radiograph that was taken and recorded of?
Wilhelm Rontgen’s wife’s hand
A radiologic technologist is a general term apply to someone who works in radiography with ___________.
Ionizing radiation
True or false
An RT can not be a radiation therapist
False
What does a radiographer do?
Use x-rays to create images of the body
True or false
A radiographer can administer contrast media in order to see the gastrointestinal tract or urinary system
True
True or false
Radiographers do not assist radiologists during more specialized contrast procedures, like a myelogram or an arthrogram
False
In order to become an RT one must complete
Certificate program (hospital based)
An associates degree
Bachelors degree
Those who go through a certificate program must have a(n) _______________ though as stated by the national boards.
Associates degree
Technologist
A general term that applies to an individual who is skilled in a particular area
Technician
A term that refers to a person who performs procedures that require attention to detail
What is the major difference between a tech technologist and a technician?
The level of education; some technicians are trained on the job and require minimal education and technologists have specific education, educational levels and training
What is an occupational therapist?
They help those with physical or emotional illnesses
What is a physical therapist?
They help restore muscle strength, and coordination with exercises and devices
What is a respiratory therapist?
They help treat patients with difficulties breathing, or can intubate patients in emergencies
Who is usually at the top of the organization structure?
A board of directors, CEO, or president
What is a mission statement?
It describes the reason for the business and guiding force. Basically why they exist.
What is a vision statement?
Describes beliefs, processes, driving forces, future or long-term impact and goals
What are the functions of management?
Staff
Directing
Coordinating
List some external committees
The joint commission
State Department of health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration “OSHA”
The American College of radiology “ ACR”
Mammography is the only modality regulated by _______________ and must be ________ accredited
FDA and ACR
List some internal agencies
Safety committee
The safety committee
Infection control committee
Radiation safety committee
Picture archive and communications systems (PACS)
__________ is where your image goes to live
PACS
What does the Mammography Quality Standards Act say?
Any facility providing mammography must be ACR accredited to be certified by the FDA. Ensure access to high-quality care and required for Medicare reimbursement.
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Increase awareness to limit dose and unnecessary procedures. Reduce the harmful effects of radiation among sensitive populations. What am I?
Image Wisely and Gently Campaigns
What does the joint commission do?
Regulate quality and safety of patient care. Hospitals “volunteer“ but this affects reimbursement rates.
What is the acronym for critical thinking and problem-solving?
IIFS
What does the first “I” in IIFS stand for?
Identify the problem
What does the second “I” IIFS stand for?
Investigate the problem
What does the “F“ in IIFS stand for?
Formulate a viable solution
What does the “S” in IIFS stand for?
Select the best solution
In the step “investigate the problem“ what do you do?
Examine the issue, what you know versus don’t, review all angles and get the key factors
In the step “formulate a viable solution” what do we do?
Consider develop and formulate all possible solutions or responses. Don’t forget about ethics and standards, get additional help and expertise if needed.
In the step “select the best” what do you do?
Proceed with the best solution or outcome for the patient even though more than one option might exist. After, reflect on the situation, and if you would do things different in the future, perhaps from what’s learned.
What are some specific examples of when you need critical thinking in healthcare?
Non-English speaking patient
Visually or hearing impaired patient
Children, including Nicu babies
Morbidly obese patients
Medical emergencies
Image evaluation for the radiographer
Car and motorcycle accident
