chapter 14 ARRT

Question 1

ARRT

Answer 1

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• internationally recognized as the standard of the profession

Question 2

top 5 categories of ARRT

Answer 2

• radiography
• computed tomography
• mammography
• MRI
• radiation therapy

Question 3

which two organizations founded the arrt and when

Answer 3

• radiological society of north america (RSNA)
• american roentgen ray society (ARRS)
• 1922

Question 4

first certification was presented to

Answer 4

sister m. beatrice merrigan in oklahoma city

Question 5

history of arrt

Answer 5

• technicians formed the AART (american association of radiologist) which became the ASXT (american society of x-ray technicians
• in 1936, the arrt was incorporated as separate body
• now housed in st paul minnesota

Question 6

primary pathway

Answer 6

• student does not need credentials
• R
• NM
• T
• MRI
  -US

Question 7

post primary pathways

Answer 7

• student has credentials
• CI (cardiac interventional technology)
• M
• VI
• CT
• MRI
• BD
• US

Question 8

how is the arrt composed

Answer 8

• 9 members of the board of trustees
• 5 RTs appointed by the ASRT
• 4 physicians appointed by ACR
• trustees serve 4 year terms
• meetings of the board meet semianually

Question 9

communication between the ARRT and students

Answer 9

• stories of quality patient care
• ARRT news feed
• handbooks for primary and post primary pathways
• credential verifications

Question 10

general qualifications of exam procedures

Answer 10

• good moral character
• misdemeanor or felony indicates lack of good moral character

Question 11

educational requirements for exam procedures

Answer 11

• completed formal accredited education programs or associate degree

Question 12

application process of arrt exam

Answer 12

• complete application
• mails candidate status report which contains ID information, 6 digit ID number and instructions for scheduling the exam
• verification from program director

Question 13

registry exams

Answer 13

• committee members and item writers approve specifications
• various formats
• primary exams have 200 questions
• may be up to 20 unscored questions

Question 14

score report

Answer 14

• preliminary scores are provided
• scores are mailed to examinees after 2 to 3 weeks
• scores are reported as scaled scored
• scaled score of 75 is passing

Question 15

certification in radiologic technology

Answer 15

• must agree to ARRT rules and the standard of ethics
• standards of ethics include the code of ethics and rules of ethics
• those who pass the exam have the right to title themselves as a Registered Technologist; RT (ARRT)
• annual renewal is based on birth month

Question 16

CE requirement

Answer 16

• bridge the gap between formal education and advanced practice needs
• prevent professional obsolescence
• assure customers that all technologist maintain competence
• demonstrate accountability
• advance the profession through continuous growth of all technologists
• provide advances growth opportunities
• reinforce the professional code of ethics for all practicing professionals

Question 17

CE requirements/credits

Answer 17

• 24 CE hours/ 2 years
• begins accumulating CE credits on first day of birth month after being certified
• each credit is based on a 50-60 minute contact hour
• all 24 CE credits must be a category A or A+

Question 18

RCEEM

Answer 18

• recognized continuing education evaluation mechanism
• approves the CE activities before activity attendance

Question 19

meeting the CE requirements

Answer 19

• in service educational activities
• academic courses
• society meetings
• directing readings

Question 20

alternative means to CE requirements

Answer 20

• do not require prior approval from RCEEM
• successful completion of post primary certification
• academic courses taken from an accredited post secondary educational institution

Question 21

in-service education

Answer 21

• programs are developed within the institution where the technologist is employed

Question 22

renewal of registration

Answer 22

• annual renewal
• actual documentation should not accompany the renewal form
• technologist is responsible for documentation
• technologist employed in licensing states need to check requirements by the state law
• mammographers have additional requirements

Question 23

CE documentation

Answer 23

proof of CE participation

Question 24

noncompliance with CE requirements

Answer 24

• probation
• probation status is granted for 6 months of the next biennium
• ARRT revokes registration
  -may be applicable fees

Question 25

nonrenewal of registration

Answer 25

• reinstatement may be requested by RT who is subject to compliance with CE requirements
• strongly suggested even if not working in profession

Question 26

CQR

Answer 26

-continuing qualifications requirement
- applies to all credentials after January 1, 2011
- arrt credentials are limited to 10 years
- must undergo self assessments
- has 3 years to complete process

Question 27

licensure requirements

Answer 27

• most states requires the tech to be licensed by the state
• may have separate CE requirements to state license
• some CE credits can be used for both ARRT and the state
• responsibility of RT to know the CE requirements