Approvals/Requirements Satisfied by eRADIMAGING Courses
- 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
- California CE requirements met for all radiography courses
- NMTCB accepted (All Courses)
- All Courses available for RRAs
- ARMRIT accepted (All MRI Courses)
- MDCB approval by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification (Selected Courses)
- Florida approval for all courses 1 credit or more
- ARDMS accepted (All Courses)
- 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: 9/1/2015
- Expiration Date: 10/1/2022
- Credit Hours: 1 Credit
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Course Description and objectives:
Course Description
Imaging professionals are responsible for keeping their patients protected health information confidential, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This can be difficult as healthcare and technology continually are evolving. Understanding HIPAA guidelines and the ethical obligations involved as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) helps imaging professionals manage their role in regard to maintaining HIPAA’s standards when dealing with digital imaging, the challenges of social media, and all other types of protected health information. The following article provides a brief overview of HIPAA, recommendations from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the ARRT, as well as how healthcare has changed since the inception of HIPAA and the potential problems associated with HIPAA and the imaging profession.Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the participant should be able to:- Discuss HIPAA rules.
- Describe inappropriate use of protected health information (PHI).
- Identify ways to reduce breaches of PHI.
Categories: Ethics
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CE Information:
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 1.0 ARRT Category A credits.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.
Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit.
Texas indirect 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 Breast Sonography Patient Care 1 Magnetic Resonance Patient Care 1 Sonography Patient Care 1 Vascular Sonography Patient Care 1 -
CQR Credit Valuations:
Category Subcategory Credits Breast Sonography Patient Interactions and Management 1 Magnetic Resonance Patient Interactions and Management 1 Sonography Patient Interactions and Management 1 Vascular Sonography Patient Interactions and Management 1
HIPAA in the Digital Age: Ethical Protection of Personal Healthcare Information
Aimee J. Phillips, MS, RT (R)(M)(CV)(QM)
*Education Specialist, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.
Address correspondence to: Aimee J. Phillips, MS, RT(R)(M)(CV)(QM), Educational Services, Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750. E-mail: aphillips@mhsystem.org.
Disclosure Statement: Ms. Phillips reports having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.
ABSTRACT
Imaging professionals are responsible for keeping their patients protected health information confidential, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This can be difficult as healthcare and technology continually are evolving. Understanding HIPAA guidelines and the ethical obligations involved as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) helps imaging professionals manage their role in regard to maintaining HIPAA's standards when dealing with digital imaging, the challenges of social media, and all other types of protected health information. The following article provides a brief overview of HIPAA, recommendations from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the ARRT, as well as how healthcare has changed since the inception of HIPAA and the potential problems associated with HIPAA and the imaging profession.
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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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