Radiologic Professionals and other Modalities Flashcards

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Radiologist

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medical dr who interprets radiographs to gain a diagnosis

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Radiographer

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medical professional who uses ionizing radiation to produce images

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Radiologic Technologist

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a radiographer who understands the “why” and not just the “how”

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X-ray technician

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a “button pusher”

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RRA

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registered radiological assistant

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R

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Radiography

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N

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Nuclear Medicine

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T

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Radiation therapy

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BD

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Bone Densitometry

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CT

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Computed Tomography

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S

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Sonography

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MR

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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M

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Mammography

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CV

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Cardiovascular Interventional Technology

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QM

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Quality Management

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VS

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Vascular Sonography

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BS

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Breast Sonography

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CI

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Cardiac Interventional Radiography

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VI

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Vasuclar-interventional

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JCAHO

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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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JRCERT

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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

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ARRT

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

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Certification of ARRT questions

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30 radiation protection
30 equipment operation
50 image production and evaluation
60 procedures
30 patient care

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Code of Ethics?

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ASRT

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American Society of Registered Technologists

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USNRC

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

enforces dose limits

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NCRP

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (1964)

makes dose limits

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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

protects from hazardous/unnecessary radiation exposure from equipment

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency

sets limits on radiation use

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

workplace safety

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CEU

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Continuing education unit

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ALARA

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As Low As Reasonably Achievable