Professional Organizations - Study Guide

what is accreditation?

voluntary peer-reviewed process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria

who accredits your school

JRCERT - joint review committee on education in radiologic technology

what is certification

process through which a non-governmental agency grants recognition to an individual, usually by examination, of specialized professional skill

what is a registry

list of individuals holding a particular certification

what is licensure

states grant of legal authority to practice a profession within a designated scope of practice

which organization examines and certifies eligible candidates and maintains a registry of radiologic technologistss

ARRT american registry of radiologic technologists

does missouri require licensure to practice in radiologic technology

no

which professional society facilitates communication amount radiologic technologists worldwide, advances the science and practice of radiologic technology, and identifies and helps meet the needs of radiologic technologists in developing nations

ISRRT - international society of radiographers and radiologic technologists

which professional society represents professionals and advances the professions of radiologic technology and imaging specialties, to maintain high standards of education, to enhance the quality of patient care, and to further the welfare and socioeconomics of radiologic technologists

ASRT - American society of radiologic technologists

what is the name of the professional society in Missouri

MOSRT - Missouri society of radiologic technologists

what is the principal organization of radiation physicists

AAPM - American association of physicists in medicine

Which organization publishes JAMA

AMA - American medical association

What is the principal organization of physicians in radiology and medical radiation physics in the US

ACR - American college of radiology

which organization certifies radiologists

ABR - American board of radiology

what is the oldest radiologic society in the US

ARRS - American roentgen ray society

which organization conducts the world's largest radiology meeting in Chicago every November

RSNA - radiologic society of North America