Professional Organizations in Radiologic Technology

Flashcards covering professional organizations, accreditation, certification, and state licensing in radiologic technology.

Accreditation

A process to ensure high quality of operations and offerings through a voluntary peer review.

Certification

Deals with the demonstration of minimum competencies in recognized professional skills and knowledge.

Professional Societies

Represent the general welfare of their members through education, scholarships, research, governmental affairs, and malpractice insurance plans.

JRCERT

Organization concerned with compliance with education standards for radiologic technology; accredits programs in radiography, radiation therapy technology, medical dosimetry, and MRI.

JRCDMS

Organization concerned with compliance with education standards for medical sonography; accredits approximately 170 institutions.

JRCNMT

Organization concerned with compliance with education standards for nuclear medicine technology; accredits approximately 100 programs.

National Registry

A national registry that lists certified professionals as proof of achievement.

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Founded in 1922, a popular certification agency in medical imaging.

ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers)

Founded in 1975, a popular certification agency for diagnostic medical sonographers.

NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)

Founded in 1977, a certification board for nuclear medicine technology.

Licensure

The granting of permission to practice radiologic technology, often based on certification from a national agency like the ARRT.