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ASRT stand for
american society of radiologic technologists
Professional Organization that provides continuing education and journals
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JRCERT stands for
joint review committee on education in radiologic technology
National Accrediting Body for Colleges
In 2012, just started accrediting LXMO programs
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angiography
imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called contrast media
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bone densitometry (BD)
is the art and science of measuring the bone mineral content and density of specific skeletal sites or the whole body
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computed tomography (CT)
computerized x-ray system that provides axial images (transverse slices) of all parts of the body
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fluoroscopy
real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
computerized imaging system that uses a powerful magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce images of all parts of the body
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mammography
x-ray imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine
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nuclear medicine (NM)
injection or ingestion of radioactive materials and recording or their uptake in the body using a gamma camera
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radiation therapy
treatment of cancers malignant diseases using radiation
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sonography
imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes sound waves. this modality is also referred to as "ultrasound"
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limited x-ray
is practiced primarily in clinics and physician offices
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anesthesiologist
administers anesthetics and monitors patient during surgery
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dermatologist
diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the skin
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emergency department physician
specializes in treating trauma and emergency situations; triage expert in disaster situations
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family practice physician
treats individuals and families in the context of daily life
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gastroenterologist
diagnoses and treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
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geriatrician
specializes in problems and diseases of elderly persons
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gynecologist
treats problems and diseases of the female reproductive system
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internist
specializes in diseases of the internal organs
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neurologist
specializes in functions and disorders of the nervous system
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obstetrician
specializes in pregnancy , labor , delivery , and immediate postpartum care
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ophthalmologist
diagnoses and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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pathologist
specializes in the scientific study of body alterations caused by disease and death
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pediatrician
treats and diagnoses disorders and diseases in children
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podiatrist
medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders of the feet
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psychiatrist
specializes in diagnosis , treatment and prevention of mental illness
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radiologist
specializes in diagnosis by means of medical imaging
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abdominal
specializes in surgery of the abdominal cavity
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neurologic
specializes in surgery of the brain , spinal cord , and peripheral nervous system
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orthopedic
diagnoses and treat problems of the musculoskeletal system
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plastic
restores or improves the appearance and function of body parts
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thoracic
specializes in problems of the chest
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urologic
diagnoses ad treats problems of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system
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chiropractic specialties
specialty certification is available to chiropractic physicians in the fields of radiology , orthopedics (non surgical ) neurology , nutrition , sports medicine , and other fields
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ARRT stands for:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Credentialing Body that gives licensing exam
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How the 3 Organizations Work Together (ARRT, JRCERT, ASRT
Student attends a JRCERT accredited program
Complete a comprehensive curriculum developed by the ASRT
Upon graduation, take a certification exam given by the ARRT
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Limited Operator
Person who receives training to perform a limited variety of x-ray exams
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Radiographer
- Person who is certified and qualified to use x-rays, radioactive substances, and
- radiation therapy to diagnose and treat disease
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Radiologist
- A physician specialist who interprets radiographic images and performs special
- imaging procedures
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LXMO stands for:
Limited X-ray Machine Operator
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LXMO (Limited X-ray Medical Operators)
Regulated by each State’s Department of Health
Does not use contrast media for blood vessels or abdominal organs
Each state has different regulations
- Practicing outside scope of practice can result in fines, imprisonment, suspended, or
- revoked license, and/or all the above
Each operator’s responsibility to know the State’s regulations
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LXMO (limited x-ray medical operators) continued
- Practice in clinics and doctor offices
- Most are also trained as Medical Assistants
Areas of Practice
- Front Desk
- Public area
- Reception desk
- Billing and medical records
- Back Desk
- LXMO is considered back desk employee
- Location of patient exams
- Laboratory
- X-ray suite
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Duties of the LXMO ( limited x-ray medical operator)
Receives order for exam and completes necessary paperwork
Introduces self to patient and verifies correct exam and correct patient
Directs to dressing room
Give brief explanation of exam
Answer any questions about the exam
Assist the patient to the correct position
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Duties of the LXMO ( limited x-ray medical operator) continued
Align the equipment
Shield the patient
Set the technique for the appropriate exposure
Give the final instructions for the exposure
After exposure, ensure patient comfort
Process Images
Send images to Radiologist
Send patient to dressing room to re-dress
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ARRT Exam
LXMO Exam is the same for all States that require certification Computer exam at an approved site
Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography
Can view handbook @ www. ARRT.org
Core Module is 100 questions
Procedures are 90 Questions total and include:
- Chest
- Skull/sinus
- Spine
- Extremities
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ARRT Exam continue
- Contrast media studies such as:
- Stomach,Colon, and Kidneys
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Discovery of X-Rays
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
November 8, 1895
Experimenting with vacuum tube
1st radiograph was Roentgen’s wife’s hand
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