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Intro Ch. 2 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to make recommendations regarding the accreditation status of schools | The Joint Review Committee |
| a process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination of specialized skills | Professional Certification |
| a list of individuals holding a specific certification | Registry |
| process by which a governmental agency grants permission to individuals to practice their profession | Licensure |
| Who sets the conditions under which new members qualify for entry into the profession ? | The Accreditation of Schools |
| Define (JRC) The Joint Committee | group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to make recommendations regarding the accreditation status of schools |
| Who accredit programs, establish supervision and safety standards for student participation in clinical education ? | JRCERT ( Joint Review Committee on Education of Radiologic Technology) |
| Who is a credentialing organization for medical imaging, interventional procedures and radiation therapy? | The ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technology) |
| Who provides a curriculum articulating educational guidelines to ensure entry-level radiologic technologist professionals possess the necessary skills and knowledge for practice? | The ASRT ( American Society of Radiologic Technology) |
| What type of process is accreditation? | a voluntary peer-review process |
| What is the purpose of the ARRT? | to encourage the study and elevating the standards of radiologic technology, examining and certifying eligible candidates, and periodically publishing a list of registrants |
| What are the requirements from the ARRT that a registrant must do to maintain their registered status? | They must pay an annual fee, must adhere to the ARRT code of ethics, and attending 24 hours of continuing education during the previous 2 years |
| What do professional societies commonly do for their members? | They maintain current lists of contact information for all states with licensing requirements. They also publish professional journals, conduct educational meeting, and represent their members to governmental bodies |
| What are the goals of the ASRT? | to advance the professions of radiologic technology and imaging specialties, as well as to enhance the quality of patient care |