Unit 3 Flashcards
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What is educational accreditation ?
Satisfactory school that demonstrates compliance with educational standards and qualify for entry into the profession
What is healthcare accreditation?
Quality of care and helps organization highlight strength, reaffirm commitment and drives for improvement
What is accreditation?
Independent verification that A program meets established quality standards and can carry out task
What is jrcert?
Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology ( 1969)
JRCERT promotes education in what 4 areas?
Radiography, radiation therapy,magnetic resonance, and medical dosiometry
What is the JRCERT accreditation process?
- Submit application from the program
- must have A self study by the program
- site visiting conducted to verify info in self study
- site visiting team must submit the report
- report presented to the board of directors
- vote on recommended accreditation status
- Max = 3 years
- max continuing =8 years
What is JRCDMS?
Joint review committee on education in diagnostic medical sonography
What is CAAHEP?
Commission on accreditation of allied health education programs ( largest one for the healthcare field )
What’s JRCNMT?
Joint review committee on education in nuclear medicine
What are student benefits of accreditation?
= going to an accreditated school allows you to sit for boards
= school must teach ARST material
= foundational knowledge
What are patient benefits of accreditation?
Ensures supervision and competency
Who acceditates hospitals?
JCAHO ( joint commission on the accreditation of healthcare organizations)
- 1951
- focuses on quality of care and safety
What is the joint Commission survey process?
On site survey where they dive deep to look for safety
- trace care delivered to patients
- verbal and written info provided to JC
- on site observation and interview
- documents provided
What is certification?
Voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual by exam
- always voluntary
What is licensure?
Process by which a governmental agency, usually state, grants permission to individuals to practice their profession
What’s the difference between certification and licensure ?
You must be certified no matter what and it last for 10 years
- you do not have to be licensed but it depends on the state
What is the certification criteria ?
- Graduate X-ray School
- associates degree
- comply with ethical standards
- pass the exam. (75%)
How do you annually maintain certification?
- Comply with ARRT rules and regulations
- comply with their standards of ethics
- 24 hours of continued education in 2 years
-CQR every 10 years - renewed fee
What is A registry?
A listing of an individual holding a particular certification
-ex. ARRT
What is ARDMS?
American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers
- certification of sonographers and vascular technologists
What is NMTCB?
Nuclear medicine technology certification board
-1977
- certification for nuclear medicine technologists
What are some ways to get ceu’s?
- Educational programs
- self learning activities
- professional conferences
- application trainings
- publishing
How long does A tech have to complete cqr’s
3 years
- first year they must assemble a professional profile with their highlights and development
- Second Year they must self assess process to evaluate strengths and weakness
- third year they should complete continue educational activities in targeted areas
Certification vs. Licensure vs. Registry
Certification is voluntary
Licensure is state provided
Registry is a list of individuals and their certificate in a particular profession
