Test 3: Accreditation

A process whereby a professional association or non-governmental agency grants recognition to a school or institution for demonstrated ability in a special practice or training is known as:

accreditation

T/F: Licensure is granted based on performance.

False

The registering body for sonographers is the:

A.R.D.M.S.

The agency involved in Radiologic Technology accreditation process is the:

J.R.C.E.R.T.

What is NOT true concerning licensure?

It is a one time application with no further requirements.

What is the mission of a hospital?

To provide the highest quality patient care at the lowest possible cost

Job posting is the responsibility of the:

Personnel Department

Which of the following is not a “Programmatic” accreditation agency?

NWASC

The purpose of ____________ is to assure other professionals and the public that the

person has mastered the skills necessary to practice a particular specialty and has

acquired the standard body of knowledge common to that specialty

Certification

Which of the following would be the credential awarded to a certified CT technologist?

R.T.(R)(CT)

Once the ARRT certification exam has been passed and the technologist has received her credentials, her certificate is “registered” with the:

ARRT

The agency involved in the accreditation process is the:

A.R.R.T

The ARRT stands for:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

OIT is accredited by:

Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges

CE (Continuing Education) for radiologic technologists is:

Mandatory for all registered technologists

Licensure may be revoked by the granting agency for

Incompetence and Criminal acts

Certification bodies offer the certification exams and then award _________ to those who

pass.

Credentialing