Term
| Accreditation is recognition granted to a __________ or __________. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What organization accredits our radiography program? |
|
Definition
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
|
|
Term
| What information do the JRC's (Joint Review Committee) standards require? |
|
Definition
| program purposes, resources, effectiveness of its outcomes, etc. |
|
|
Term
| Is accreditation mandatory? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Certification is recognition granted to a(n) __________. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Describe the process by which certification may be granted |
|
Definition
| Individuals must demonstrate competency of skills/knowledge through examination. |
|
|
Term
| Is certification mandatory? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Is certification recommended? |
|
Definition
| Yes! Nearly all hospitals in the US require appropriate professional certification as a condition of employment. |
|
|
Term
| Who is responsible for gaining certification? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What organization certifies the program's graduates? |
|
Definition
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) |
|
|
Term
| National organization that continually promotes educational opportunities for technologists and students. |
|
Definition
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) |
|
|
Term
| What purpose does the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists serve? |
|
Definition
• facilitates communication and practice of radiologic technology
• identifies and helps meet needs of RTs in developing nations. |
|
|
Term
| What does JRCERT stand for? |
|
Definition
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What does ARRT stand for? |
|
Definition
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
|
|
Term
| What does ASRT stand for? |
|
Definition
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
|
|
Term
| Local organization that promotes continuing education. |
|
Definition
| Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT) |
|
|
