RT 165 exam 1

• Competence
• Social Value
• Social recognized autonomy

Occupation that requires specialized education and training

• Sets standards for radiologic technology education
• Inspects radiologic technology schools to verify compliance with education standards

• Patients- appearance and behavior primarily. They will assume you have the skills and training
• Supervisors and co-workers- your skills and ability to get along with others. Can you get the job done

• Look the part- appearance is very important
• Act the part- you must perform, no passive observing
• Learn the language
• Acquire the skills- classroom, lab practice, watching the professional, participating at your clinical site

• Do no harm
• Respect the uniqueness of each patient
• Respect your profession and the job you do
• Maintain high professional standards consistently

• Ethical distress
• Ethical dilemmas
• Ethical dilemmas of justice
• Locus of control issues

When we know exactly what course of action is right but there is a barrier keeping us from doing it

Problems that require a moral judgement between two or more ethically correct courses of action that are mutually exclusive

When resources are allocated to some individuals or groups but not to all

When professional roles or institutional policies make it unclear who is in charge in a given situation

• mutual respect and courtesy
• teamwork, cooperation is essential
• business-like
• moral behavior is essential, do your own work

• key person in your training- they will show you how to do it
• a professional person who deserves your respect
• business-like relationship
• your role is not social but as a learner
• participate, do not just observe, but always consult with the technologist

• student-student
• student-technologist at a clinical setting
• student-radiologist
• student-other health professionals
• student-patient

• is the team leader
• business-like at all times
• the resource person for medical lnowledge
• deserves your respect and compliance
• your function is to produce a diagnostic image that they can properly interpret
• may not notice you at first, you must make an effort
• you gain their recognition when you exhibit interest and enthusiasm for your training and have pride in the images you produce

• commands your respect as a member of allied health care team
• business-like, be courteous
• your function is to assist when possible and comply with their requests
• must always adhere to your department's policies before complying

• always your first concern
• respect everyone as a unique individual
• do no harm
• respect the patient's right to medical confidentiality

Belief that detailed personal and privileged information given by the patient to the HCP should be kept private. Examples: history of alcohol/drug abuse, STD's, medications history, family problems.

• to aid in diagnosis, only those facts that are pertinent
• presenting a case presentation- the patient must not be identified
• legal requirements. examples: suspected child/elder abuse, communicable diseases, gunshot wounds

• Divergent values- America is a land of diversified backgrounds and cultures that can be a source of conflict
• Incompatible perceptions- every individual has a unique set of values and perceptions
• Poor communication- not only is language differences a barrier, often the patient has no idea what will be happening to them
• Healthcare is a science practiced with some uncertainty- not all treatments are successful

• dress
• speech and language
• nonverbal communication
• personality traits
• required work skills

• identify the problem
• develop a list of alternative solutions
• select the best solution
• defend your selection

• what to do
• how to do it
• why it is done a certain way

• BRH- Bureau of Radiological Health
• department within HEW located in Rockville, Maryland

Members claim maximal competence and/or knowledge in a speciafic area. This competency is achieved through specialized education often along with an apprenticeship or clinical training- "practice what you learn"

Rules of conduct or standards of a profession based upon human values and moral principles

• Code of Ethics- includes ARRT Rules of Ethics
• Scopes of Practice
• Practice Standards
• Standard of Care

The process by which an agency or organization evaluates and recognizes an institution or program of study as metting certain predetermined criteria or standards. OCC Rad Tech program is accredited by the JRCERT and California RHB

• ARRT Standards of Ethics:
• a. Code of Ethics- aspirational
• b. Rules of Ethics- mandatory and enforceable
• Practice Standards- what we do and how well we do it
• School of Allied Health Professions Code of Ethics
• Student Code of Conduct

The specific act/action itself is to be considered when judging whehter it is right or wrong

The conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize a profession

Generally accepted customs of right living and conduct

Science of rights and wrongs of human conduct based upon self-discipline. Not a set of laws

Situation requiring a moral judgement followed by a specific course of action between two or more equally possible alternatives. "what is the right thing to do"

Regulations established by a government applicable within a certain political subdivision

Manners and attitudes shown toward patients generally accepted by practitioners in the field

Underlying reasons are considered when judging an action right or wrong

• This is the annual procedure required by ARRT to maintain initial certification. Must meet ARRT requirements:
• 1. agree and comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations
• 2. maintain Standard of Ethics
• 3. meet the continuing education requirements of 24 hours in a 2 year cycle

• Offers a service which is of some significant social value. The HCP has a strong tradition of social value. The HCP is expected to :
• 1. derive self satisfaction from simply providing the service
• 2. usually does not consider money earned as the primary source of self satisfaction

• RHB- Radiologic Health Branch
• Located in Sacramento

• ASRT- American Society of Radiologic Technologists
• 1. represents the professional interest of its members
• 2. helps to set and maintain professional standards in Radiologic Technology

• CSRT- California Society of Radiologic Technologists
• Offers a student 1 year free membership after passing the state CRT exam if the student currently holds student membership in CSRT
• 1. represents the professional interest of its members2. helps to set and maintain professional standards in Radiologic Technology

• Certification is a process by which a nongovernmental agency or association grants recognitions to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or association.
• Give the registry exam
• ARRT- American registry of Radiologic Technologists
• national level
• It's the initials at the end of your name R, RT, M, CIT, CT, MRI

• Licensing/licensure is the process by which a government agency permission to persons to engage in a given profession or occupation by certifying that those licensed have attained the minimal degree of competency necessary to ensure that the public health, safety, and welfare will be reasonably well protected.
• RHB- Radiologic health Branch in Sacramento
• state level
• Exams: limited permit, CRT

• Environmental Health Agency
• Santa Ana, Orange County

• RHB- Radiologic Health Branch
• Sacramento
• OCC is a full state approved program

• JRCERT- Joint Review Committee on Education for Radiologic Technology
• Chicago
• OCC is a fully accredited program

• The right to control or regulate a profession. Includes:
• a. setting standards for competency
• b. enforcing those standards via rules and regulations
• c. ensuring that competency is achieved by mandatory minimum standards of trianing
• d. verification of said competency via certification and specialized testing