ARRT

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ASRT

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American society of radiologic technologists - national education society

• small group of technologist that wanted to share knowledge
• 46-112,000 members

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ARRT

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists- Promoting High Standards of Patient Care by Recognizing Qualified Individuals

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ACR

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American college of radiology- group of radiologists that influence our career field.

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AMA

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American medical assoc- group of physicians that influence our career field.

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History of ARRT

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• Established 1922 by four members.
• 283,680 members (2012)
• 200 questions? 20 pilot questions

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REFERENCE CERTIFICATION EXAMS

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Primary exams:
-radiology
-nuclear med
-radiation therapy
Advanced:
-cardiovascular
-ct -mammography - MRI - sonography

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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9 members
5 technologists
4 physicians

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ARRT WEBSITE

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Www. ARRT.org

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GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

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Good moral character
No convictions, unless served entire sentence and cleared
Education: -completed educational program in radiography-accredited by JRCERT
-Application for certification within 5 years of program completion

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COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

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Classroom AND clinical (63 patient exams need completed)

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EXAMINATION WINDOW

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Process apps in 90 days, apply 3 months before grad

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APPLICATION FORMS ARE LOCATED WHERE?

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Back of handbook

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AGREEMENT OF APPLICANTS

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Applicants for certification must agree to abide by the ARRT rules and regulations

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APPLICATION STATUS REPORT

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Id #, get a ticket that tells that you can call and register to take exam

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REGISTRY EXAM-categories

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1. Radiation protection
2. Radiographic procedures
3. Equipment operation
4. Image production

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SCORE REPORT

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Results come in 4 weeks, score above 75%!

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RENEWAL

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Renew ARRT every year- $30

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

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24 credits in 2years

• track own points
• join ASRT -they track points for you

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RSNA

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Radiological society of North America

- international education society

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AHRA

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American healthcare radiology administrators

- spinsters national, regional, and local meetings, awards continuing education units (ceu’s)

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AEIRS

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Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

-promotes common goal of safe radiology

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ACERT

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Association of collegiate educators in radiologic technology
-provide forum forums for educators to share ideas, strategies, and solutions in their quest for excellence in radiologic science education.

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LEGISLATION

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Mandates the licensing of radiologic techs by the states in which they work l
-provides standards to be passed by the states for the education and credentialing of ppl who administer radiologic procedures

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STATE/LOCAL AFFILIATES

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37 states have mandatory certification

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