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Intro To Rad Ch2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Applies to an institution •Hospital •School •Medical clinics/Imaging centers |
| Hospital Accreditation | May be accredited by The Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO- Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations) •May choose to be directly accredited by CMS/HCFA (Center for Medicare and Medicaid services) |
| MQSA | Requires accreditation of any facility (non VA) that provides mammography services |
| Non Accredited | Services may not receive Medicare or other government funding |
| Most third party payers | Follow Medicare rules |
| National Level | ACR, Joint Commission and other agencies may provide this accreditation & Required for payment by Medicare or other Government Payers |
| JRCERT | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
| JRC | Joint Review Commission |
| ARRT | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists also recognizes regional accreditation provided by other agencies |
| Individual certification | Meets education requirements •Examination usually required •Continuing Education requirements •Fees: initial and renewal |
| ARDMS | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Specialty area certification | Cardiac •Vascular •OB •GYN •Abdomen •Physics •Neonatal heads |
| ARRT | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
| ARRT Certification | Must take registry exam after graduating from approved program. Complete 24 CEU’s during 2 year biennium. Must track and submit CEU’s or ASRT |
| ARRT-Long-term Requirements CQR (Continuing Qualifications Requirements) | Every 10 Year must have completed CQR |
| Licensure | Government Issued, usually the State |
| Limited scope license | Non-RT (BMO) |
| A.R.R.T | Registry information and requirements Clinical requirements Ethical standards Exam content information |
| A.S.R.T. | Malpractice and other Insurance Legal updates Journals CEU information Student section Grants and scholarships |