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- ASRT approval for ARRT Category A credit
- All Courses eligible of international radiographers' CPD requirements
- ASRT and MDCB are approved continuing education providers of ARRT and all courses are accepted by ARRT
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- NMTCB accepted (All Courses)
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- CAMRT and Sonography Canada recognize the ASRT approval (All Courses)
- Approval: This course is approved by ASRT - an approved continuing education provider of ARRT.
- Release Date: 3/7/2012
- Expiration Date: 4/1/2017
- Credit Hours: 1.5 Credits
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Course Description and objectives:
Course Description
Radiologic technologists (RTs) agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and have an obligation to apply those principles to ensure that the patients entrusted to them receive the best possible care. Whenever an issue arises that may compromise that care, RTs must know how to advocate for the patient. In order to do so effectively, they must be well-acquainted with the principles, rules, and policies governing their profession as well as understand that continuing education is vital to fulfill the duties and responsibilities appointed to them. The following article discusses the relationship between ethics and advocacy, examines the ethical need for continuing education and its importance to patient advocacy, and discusses recent events regarding medical radiation safety that may impact the role of the RT.Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the participant should be able to:- Discuss the relationship between ethics and advocacy.
- Examine the ethical need for continuing education and its importance in advocating for the patient.
- Identify the impact of recent events regarding medical radiation safety on the role of the RT.
Category: Professional Development/Patient Care, Ethics
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CE Information:
In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.
Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment.You must obtain a score of 75% to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.
Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 1.5 ARRT Category A credits.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.
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Structured Education Credit Valuations:
Category Content Area Credits Nuclear Medicine Patient Care 1
The Radiologic Technologist, Ethics, and Patient Advocacy
Nancy S. Adams, BSRS, RT(R)
*Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Sciences, Itawamba Community College, Fulton, Mississippi.
Address correspondence to: Nancy S. Adams, BSRS, RT(R), USA Liaison, International Association for Forensic Radiographers; Radiography Section Leader, Region 4 Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) E-mail: nancyadams3562@comcast.net.
Disclosure: Ms Adams reports serving on the speakers' bureau for Advanced Health Education Center and Medical Technology Management Institute.
ABSTRACT
Radiologic technologists (RTs) agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and have an obligation to apply those principles to ensure that the patients entrusted to them receive the best possible care. Whenever an issue arises that may compromise that care, RTs must know how to advocate for the patient. In order to do so effectively, they must be well-acquainted with the principles, rules, and policies governing their profession as well as understand that continuing education is vital to fulfill the duties and responsibilities appointed to them. The following article discusses the relationship between ethics and advocacy, examines the ethical need for continuing education and its importance to patient advocacy, and discusses recent events regarding medical radiation safety that may impact the role of the RT.
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Sample eRADIMAGING Course *
* This sample course is for reference purposes only. It is not currently available for earning CE credits. To earn ARRT CE credits please subscribe to eRADIMAGING where you will see a complete listing of all active and eligible CE courses.
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