Chapter 2 Flashcards

Flashcards based on Chapter 2 lecture notes covering professional organizations, development, and advancement in radiologic technology.

Accreditation

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

Certification

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 (JRC)

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.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)

Established in 1983, accredits institutions with diagnostic medical sonography programs and is sponsored by organizations like ACR and AIUM.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT)

Established in 1985, reviews cardiovascular technology programs for accreditation and is sponsored by organizations like the American College of Cardiology.

Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

Established in 1970, accredits nuclear medicine technology programs and is sponsored by organizations like the ACR and ASRT.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Established in 1969, accredits radiologic technology programs and is sponsored by organizations like ACR and ASRT; accredits more programs than any other allied health profession.

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Offers voluntary certification to eligible sonographers and vascular technologists and has certified approximately 200,000 persons since 1975.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Founded in 1922, encourages radiologic technology standards, certifies candidates, and publishes a listing of registrants.

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Independent not-for-profit organization established in 1968 to certify cardiovascular professionals.

Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

Credentials professionals who practice medical dosimetry and offers the Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential.

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Founded in 1977 to certify technologists in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging and offers the title Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)

International society established to promote and support the Medical Dosimetry and treatment planning profession.

Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA)

Organized to promote management practice in the administration of imaging services.

American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)

An organization committed to excellence in cardiovascular ultrasound through education, advocacy, research, innovation, and service.

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

The most prominent national professional voice for R.T.s, representing individual practitioners, educators, and students in radiologic technology.

Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)

Founded in 1967, encourages the exchange of teaching concepts, helps establish minimum standards, and advances radiologic education.

Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR)

Organized to represent radiographers and allied healthcare professionals specializing in cardiovascular and interventional radiology.

International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine-Section for Magnetic Resonance Radiographers and Technologists (SMRT)

Furthers the development and application of magnetic resonance techniques in medicine and biology.

International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)

Founded in 1959, facilitates communication among R.T.s worldwide and advances the science and practice of radiologic technology.

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)

The largest professional society for sonographers, promoting, advancing, and educating members and the medical community.

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

A multidisciplinary organization of physicians, physicists, and technologists interested in the use of radiopharmaceuticals.

Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)

Represents vascular technologists, physicians, and other allied medical ultrasound professionals.

American College of Radiology (ACR)

The principal organization of physicians trained in radiology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists.

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)

Promotes the application of ultrasound in clinical medicine, diagnostics, and research.

American Medical Association (AMA)

The largest and most active medical organization in the world, promoting and regulating all aspects of medicine.

American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)

The oldest US radiologic society, focusing on educational objectives through meetings and publications.

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Extends benefits of radiation therapy, advances its scientific basis, and provides education and fellowship for its members.

International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)

Provides a central resource for scientific disciplines with an interest in bone mass measurement.

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

Conducts the world's largest radiology meeting and publishes influential journals in American radiology.