Organizations and the HARP Act

Question 1

What is the national body for MRTs?

Answer 1

CAMRT

Question 2

Does OAMRS provide certifactions for becoming an MRT?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What organization offers liability insurance?

Answer 3

CAMRT and OAMRS

Question 4

What was the first 2 countries to have radiography organizations?

Answer 4

Britan, USA

Question 5

What was the first radiography group in Britan called?

Answer 5

Society of radiographers

Question 6

What was the first radiography group in the USA called?

Answer 6

American Society of X-ray technicians

Question 7

What was the first MRT assosiation in Canada, and where was it developed?

Answer 7

Western Canada Society of radiographers in Manitoba

Question 8

What is the Western Canada Society of radiographers in Manitoba called today?

Answer 8

MAMRT

Question 9

What was the second MRT association in Canada and when was it developed?

Answer 9

In Ontario, 1935; the Ontario Society of Radiological Technicians

OSRT

Question 10

In 1938, the National orgianzation committee with the Western Canada Society of radiographers and the Canadian assosiation of radiologist did what?

Answer 10

Presented a constitiutuion and plan

Question 11

What is the difference between technolgists and technicians?

Answer 11

Technologists: generally are more knowledgable and have more responsibilities
Technician: Often refers to work in a more limitied role, also used for those servicing equipment

Question 12

When did the OSRT change thier name to the Ontario associationof medicial radiation of technologists?

OAMRT

Answer 12

In 1984

Question 13

What is the international x ray association called?

Answer 13

The International Society of radiographers and radiological technologists

ISRRT

Question 14

What association uses the term specialty?

Answer 14

OAMRS

Question 15

What professional organization is mandatory to join as a member?

Answer 15

CMRITO

Question 16

What are the 3 core concepts that the CAMRT competency profile is about?

Answer 16

-Knowledge
-Skill
-Behavior

Question 17

What are the 7 points that make up the competency profile?

Answer 17

1. Professional
2. Communicator
3. Collaborator
4. Care provider
5. Leader
6. Scholararly practitioner
7. Clinical expert

Question 18

How long do you have to write the CAMRT exam? How many questions are there?

Answer 18

-You have four hours
-185 multiple-choice question

Question 19

What is the CAMRT exam based on?

Answer 19

The competency profile

Question 20

What are the 3 core concepts of the CAMRTs Best practice guidlines?

Answer 20

1. Best avalible clinical evidence
2. Clinial expertice
3. Patient values and expectations

Question 21

What 3 themes does the CAMRT use to guide their guidlines?

Answer 21

1. Recommendation; describe, not prescribe
2. Rigour; thorough review process for each guideline
3. Resource;designed to be appreciated by MRT’s of all levels ad disciplines

Question 22

How many guidellines are specific to radiologic technology, and what do they cover?

Answer 22

There is 4 that are RTR specific
They cover:
1. Records and reporting;markers and annotations
2. Radiation safety;collimation
3. Radiation safety; Radiation safety outside the department
4. Appropriate care; Appropriateness of mobile examinations

Question 23

What are the 5 points that make up the CAMRT code of ethics and professional conduct?

Answer 23

1.Patient centered care
2.Maintaining competence
3.Evidence-based and reflective practice
4.Providing a safe enviorment
5.Acting with professional integrity

Question 24

What is the purpose of PLI?

Answer 24

To protect you and your assets from claims

Question 25

What is the first and foremost protection you have against claims?

Answer 25

1. Documentation 2. Good patient care

Question 26

How many chapters are there in Ontario with the OAMRS? What chapter are we in?

Answer 26

7 chapters to best represent Ontario We are in chapter 7=southwestern

Question 27

What are the 5 specialties in the OAMRS?

Answer 27

1. Radiation Therapy 2. Nuclear medicine 3. Radiology technology 4. MRI 5. Sonography

Question 28

What is a legilation?

Answer 28

Formal statutes enacted by the government

Question 29

What legislation does HARP fall under?

Answer 29

HARP falls under the scope of the ministry of health in Ontario

Question 30

When was the HARP act passed and who does it apply to?

Answer 30

-Passed in 1980 (updated in 1990) -Applys to anyyone using an x-ray source

Question 31

What is the pupose of HARP?

Answer 31

1. Gives the director of x ray safety appointed by the minister of health the authority to approve or deny installation of x ray equipment

Question 32

What persons are qualifed to apply ionizing radiation to humans?

Answer 32

1. A member of the CMRITO 2. A legally qualified medical practitioner 3. A member of the Royal College of dental surgeons of Ontario 4. A member of the college of Chiopodists of Ontario 5. A member of the College of dental hygenistis of Ontario

Question 33

Who can perscribe x rays?

Answer 33

(a) a legally qualified medical practitioner (b) a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (c) a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (d) a member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (e) a Nurse Practitioner

Question 34

What is the main purpose of the HARP RPO?

Answer 34

Ensure safety for staff and patients

Question 35

What type of incidents should be reported to the Ministry of health and long term care director of x ray safety within 5 days?

Answer 35

1. An accident involving the x ray machine 2. An overexposure to radiation involving patients (submit a written report)

Question 36

What 3 things define an overexposure?

Answer 36

1. Irradiation of a fetus a result of examination of a woman with an unsuspected pregnancy 2. An incorrect examination/examination of the wrong patient where the Effective dose is greater than 5 mSv 3. An operation error or malfunction of the equipment which results in an exposure for an individual projection greater than 10x the HARM guidlines for the body part OR with floro an effective dose =or

Question 37

What is the x ray safety code in ontario developed for?

Answer 37

1. To regulate x ray equipment 2. To have min and max QC results 3. To determine how often a QC must be preformed