Chapter 2 Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care

accreditation

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

certification

a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills

essentials and guidelines

Document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee sponsors

joint review committee

group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process

licensure

Process by which a governmental agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession

registry

list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession

sponsoring organization

professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board

standards

Document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee

JRC

this board is the governing body of the organization, and its members make recommendations regarding the accreditation status of schools

5th

Radiography is considered to be the ___ oldest allied health profession.

JRCERT

Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology

JRCERT

accredits programs

certification

This is a voluntary process and is the responsibility of the person, not the school or employer.

ARRT

the purpose of this group include encouraging the study and elevating the standards of RT, examining and certifying eligible candidates, and periodically publishing a listing of registrants.

annual

Individuals must pay an ___ fee to maintain active status with the ARRT and must adhere to the ARRT code of ethics.

ASRT

the most prominent national professional voice for RTs, represents individual practitioners, educators, managers and administrators, and students

ASRT

the goal of this group is to advance 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 RTs.

JRCERT

governed by a Board of Directors known as the Joint Review Committee

JRCERT

this group accreditation requires demonstrated compliance with minimum requirements known as Essential and Guidelines or Standarsds

certification

listing of people holding this paperwork is known as a registry

certification

Professional _____ is a requirement for employment in hospitals.

Certification

Which kind of paperwork provides the privilege of displaying professional credentials as earned? (by initials)

nationally

Many states will honor certification from a ____ recognized agency like the ARRT

ASRT

Membership to this society includes their journal with articles and Directed Readings for CE credits.