Welcome to Radiologic Technology

2. Welcome to Radiologic Technology Rad Tech A Section 8856 Wednesday 6pm-9:10pm MCS 5

3. Colleen McFaul, Instructor INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY FACULTY WEB PAGE : www.elcamino.edu/cmcfaul Tell class a bit out myself.Tell class a bit out myself.

4. Course Syllabus Review important parts of syllabus.Review important parts of syllabus.

5. Helpful Courses/Resources Theater Arts Beginning Acting Adaptive PE Academic Strategy Courses Student Services Center Special Resources Financial Aid Study websties. Program websites, etc. Study websties. Program websites, etc.

6. Study tips Do the assigned readings before class Review Power Points presentations Review notes taken in class Spend at least two hours outside of class per hour of in-class instruction Be part of study group

7. INTRODUCTION OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

8. Radiologic Technology High Tech Profession High Touch Profession

9. Radiologic Technology Preconceived ideas regarding x-rays ? Satisfying Profession? Dangerous Profession? What makes a GREAT technologist?

10. Preconceived Ideas regarding the X-ray field Elicit responses from students about what they think the x-ray field is all about.Elicit responses from students about what they think the x-ray field is all about.

11. Satisfying Profession

12. Is it dangerous?

13. THE HISTORY OF X-RAYS

14. History of X-rays Many scientists working with Crookes tube Discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen German physicist- University of Wurtzburg November 8, 1895 1st X-ray of Anna Bertha Roentgen�s Hand 30 minute exposure Roentgen received 1st Nobel Prize for Physics 1901

15. Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field 1st medical x-ray taken 1896 People went to physicists and photographers for x-ray Eventually nurses or aides took the x-ray On the job training Experience the best teacher ?consequences of this?

17. Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field 1st Rad Tech considered to be Edward Jerman Founding of ASXT in 1920 Name change to ASRT in 1964 due to the proliferation of specialties No longer �tech trade� but now a profession Profession needs analytical thinking and problem solving skills

19. IMAGING MODALITIES No longer an �x-ray department� at hospitals

20. IMAGING MODALITIES Certification, Registration and Licensure for Technologists Radiologist vs. Radiographer Certification Licensure Modalities ARRT uses "certification" to describe the one-time awarding of a certificate after an individual satisfies all eligibility requirements including the certification exam. "Registration" is the annual renewal of the certificate's validity. A Registered Technologist (R.T.) has satisfied standards for initial certification as well as complied with the ARRT Standards of Ethics and Continuing Education Requirements. "Licensing" is most commonly used in referring to state laws. The state, not ARRT, is the authority that administers the license and grants an individual permission to practice radiologic technology within that state. Application for and renewal of a state license are separate from ARRT processes. Although the ARRT examination is a voluntary certification exam, many states use the scores in licensing decisions. Approximately two-thirds of the states have licensing laws covering the practice of radiologic technology. You can find more information about them on the ASRT website.ARRT uses "certification" to describe the one-time awarding of a certificate after an individual satisfies all eligibility requirements including the certification exam. "Registration" is the annual renewal of the certificate's validity. A Registered Technologist (R.T.) has satisfied standards for initial certification as well as complied with the ARRT Standards of Ethics and Continuing Education Requirements. "Licensing" is most commonly used in referring to state laws. The state, not ARRT, is the authority that administers the license and grants an individual permission to practice radiologic technology within that state. Application for and renewal of a state license are separate from ARRT processes. Although the ARRT examination is a voluntary certification exam, many states use the scores in licensing decisions. Approximately two-thirds of the states have licensing laws covering the practice of radiologic technology. You can find more information about them on the ASRT website.

21. IMAGING MODALITIES Certification by ARRT Requires education Requires proficiency in clinical exams Requires examination Requires Registration Certifies that technologist has been trained and is proficient in performing exams. Does NOT grant license to practice Uses designation of R.T.-Registered Technologist Passing your Driver�s Education course does not give you the right to drive. You must also pass a State Driving Test. Passing your Driver�s Education course does not give you the right to drive. You must also pass a State Driving Test.

22. IMAGING MODALITIES Licensing by Each State and/or Certification by national organization, ARRT Grants permission to take x-rays Sometimes requires exams Requires fee, CEU�s California uses the designation of CRT, Certified Radiologic Technologist

23. IMAGING MODALITIES Colleen McFaul, R.T., C.R.T. Edward Jerman, R.T. Homer Simpson, C.C. Registered Technologist, Certified Radiologic Technologist (Calif) Registered Technologist Cartoon Character !!

24. IMAGING MODALITIES

25. IMAGING MODALITIESDiagnostic Radiographer Diagnostic Radiology- Radiographer, technologist, Limited license (XT) Skeletal exams, CXR�s, abdomen, skull Portable exams, trauma, surgery Contrast media Barium studies, kidney studies, Specialty exams Lumbar puncture, myelograms, arthrograms

26. IMAGING MODALITIESDiagnostic Radiographer Uses Ionizing Radiation to produce diagnostic images to aid in diagnoses of disease and trauma Uses the designation of R Wilhelm Roentgen, R.T. (R)

27. IMAGING MODALITIESDiagnostic Radiographer

31. IMAGING MODALITIESFluoroscopy Frequently contrast media exams Use of x-rays in motion (ionizing radiation) Designated by F Bertha Roentgen, R.T. C.R.T.(R)(F) Post primary examination/license

32. IMAGING MODALITIESFluoroscopy

37. IMAGING MODALITIESMammography Breast imaging using ionizing radiation Also referred to as a mammographer Screening exams, diagnostic exams, galactograms, localizations, Designated by M Colleen McFaul, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(M) Post primary exam Required to perform mammography

40. IMAGING MODALITIESCardiovascular Interventional Technology Uses ionizing x-ray to image blood vessels, heart vessels, sometimes repair, Previously known as Special Procedures Involves Cardiac catheterizations, angiograms, vascular exams Several designations: CI, VI Dawn Charman, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(CI) Post primary exam

46. IMAGING MODALITIESComputed Tomography Also known as CT, Cat, scans Uses ionizing radiation to obtain cross sectional images Designated by CT Kelly Holt, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(CT) Post primary exam

49. IMAGING MODALITIESBone Densitometry Also known as DEXA scan Uses ionizing radiation to determine the density of bones Screens for osteoporosis Designated by BD Clarence Dally, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(BD) Post primary exam

51. IMAGING MODALITIESSonography Also known as ultrasound Uses sound waves to create images Designation is RDMS or S Rory Natividad, R.D.M.S Rory Natividad, R.T., (S) Primary exam and post primary

56. IMAGING MODALITIESRadiation Therapy Is involved in the treatment rather than the diagnosis of diseases Uses ionizing radiation to kill diseased cells, frequently cancer cells, not always Designated by T Thomas Fallo, R.T. (T) Primary exam

59. IMAGING MODALITIESMagnetic Resonance Imaging Also known as MRI Uses radio frequencies and magnetism properties to produce images Can be whole body or cross sectional Designated by MRI Mina Colunga, R.T., C.R.T., (MRI) Primary and post primary exams

62. IMAGING MODALITIESNuclear Medicine Also known as Nuc Med, Uses pharmaceuticals that give off ionizing radiation to produce images Radiation comes from within the patient Designation is NM, also CNMT (NMTCB) William Crookes, R.T., C.R.T., (NM) William Crookes, CNMT Primary or post primary

65. Radiologist Assistant

66. IMAGING MODALITIESARRT summary Primary Certification 5 modalities 1. Radiography 2. Nuclear Medicine 3.Radiation Therapy 4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 5. Sonography Post Primary Certification 10 modalities 1. Mammography 2. Computed Tomography 3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 4. Quality Management 5. Bone Densitometry 6. Cardiac Interventional 7. Vascular Interventional 8. Sonography 9. Vascular Sonography 10. Breast Sonography

67. IMAGING MODALITIES

68. IMAGING MODALITIESGoverning Bodies Governing Bodies ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (national) RHB- Radiologic Health Branch, California (state) JRCERT-Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology JCAHO-Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Professional Organizations ASRT CSRT NMTCB-Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

69. IMAGING MODALITIESOpportunities 1. Medical 2. Commercial 3. Industrial 4. Administration 5. Education

70. IMAGING MODALITIESOpportunities Workplace settings Hospitals Clinics Private offices Research facilities Overseas Registry Urgent care centers

71. What makes a GREAT Radiologic Technologist?? Sincere desire to help and care for the ill and the injured Strong background in math and sciences Able to handle stress, ability to make quick decisions, analytical thinking Significant body movement, assisting patients, moving and manipulating equipment