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10/10/2012

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 ASRT

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American Society of Radiologic Technologist

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 What is the mission for ASRT?

Definition
Mission:  foster professional growth of radiologic technologists by expanding knowledge through education, research & analysis; promoting exceptional leadership & service; & developing the radiologic technology community through shared ethics & values.
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 What are the goals for ASRT?

Definition
  •  Advance the professions of radiologic technologists
  • Maintain high standards of education
  • Enhance quality of patient care
  • Further welfare & socioeconomics status of radiologic technologies

 

 

 

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 AHRA

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American Healthcare Radiology Administrators

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 The AHRA offers what?

Definition
  • Professional development
  • AHRA Leadership institute
  • Networking
  • Certified Radiology Administrator credential
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 AEIRS

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Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiological Sciences

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 What does AEIRS do?

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Meets the needs of educators in radiologic technology

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AVIR

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Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers

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 Members of AVIR include who?

Definition

 

Members include radiographers, nurses, physician assistants, vendor representatives

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 SDMS

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Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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 The SDMS does what?

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To enhance the art and science of medicine by advancing medical sonography

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 ISRRT

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International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologist

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 What is the mission of the ISRRT?

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Mission Statement

"To improve the standards of delivery and practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy throughout the world by acting as the international liaison organization for medical radiation technology and by promoting Quality Patient Care, Education and Research in the radiation medicine sciences"

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 SMRM

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Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

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 What is the SMRM mission?

 

Definition

  

Mission is to further the development and application of MR techniques in medicine and biology by promoting communications, research development applications, and availability of information in MR.

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 SNM

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Society of Nuclear Medicine

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 What is the SNM?

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The SNM is an international scientific and professional organization founded in 1954 to promote the science, technology, and practical application of nuclear medicine.

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 ACR

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American College of Radiology

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What is the mission of the ACR?

Definition
The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by maximizing the value to radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical physics by advancing the science of radiology, improving the quality of patient care, positively influencing the socioeconomics of the practice of radiology, providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions and conducting research for the future of radiology.
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 AIUM

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American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

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ARRS

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American Roentgen Ray Society

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 RSNA

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Radiological Society of North America

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