chapter 1 radiography

american society of radiologic technologists

Professional Organization that provides continuing education and journals

joint review committee on education in radiologic technology

National Accrediting Body for Colleges

In 2012, just started accrediting LXMO programs

imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called contrast media

is the art and science of measuring the bone mineral content and density of specific skeletal sites or the whole body

computerized x-ray system that provides axial images (transverse slices) of all parts of the body

real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion

computerized imaging system that uses a powerful magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce images of all parts of the body

x-ray imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine

injection or ingestion of radioactive materials and recording or their uptake in the body using a gamma camera

treatment of cancers malignant diseases using radiation

imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes sound waves. this modality is also referred to as "ultrasound"

is practiced primarily in clinics and physician offices

administers anesthetics and monitors patient during surgery

diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the skin

specializes in treating trauma and emergency situations; triage expert in disaster situations

treats individuals and families in the context of daily life

diagnoses and treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

specializes in problems and diseases of elderly persons

treats problems and diseases of the female reproductive system

specializes in diseases of the internal organs

specializes in functions and disorders of the nervous system

specializes in pregnancy , labor , delivery , and immediate postpartum care

diagnoses and treats problems and diseases of the eye

specializes in the scientific study of body alterations caused by disease and death

treats and diagnoses disorders and diseases in children

medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders of the feet

specializes in diagnosis , treatment and prevention of mental illness

specializes in diagnosis by means of medical imaging

specializes in surgery of the abdominal cavity

specializes in surgery of the brain , spinal cord , and peripheral nervous system

diagnoses and treat problems of the musculoskeletal system

restores or improves the appearance and function of body parts

specializes in problems of the chest

diagnoses ad treats problems of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system

specialty certification is available to chiropractic physicians in the fields of radiology , orthopedics (non surgical ) neurology , nutrition , sports medicine , and other fields

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Credentialing Body that gives licensing exam

Student attends a JRCERT accredited program

Complete a comprehensive curriculum developed by the ASRT

Upon graduation, take a certification exam given by the ARRT

Person who receives training to perform a limited variety of x-ray exams

• Person who is certified and qualified to use x-rays, radioactive substances, and
• radiation therapy to diagnose and treat disease

• A physician specialist who interprets radiographic images and performs special
• imaging procedures

Limited X-ray Machine Operator

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

• 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

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

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

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

• Abdomen
• Pelvis
• Hips
• Sternum

• Contrast media studies such as:
• Stomach,Colon, and Kidneys

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

November 8, 1895

Experimenting with vacuum tube

1st radiograph was Roentgen’s wife’s hand