November 8th, 1895 is a day that will forever be considered one of the most significant days in the world of medicine. This is the day that a German Scientist named Wilhelm C. Roentgen accidentally discovered the x-ray while experimenting with a Crookes tube. This discovery allowed the inside of the human body to be viewed without having to perform unnecessary surgery. From this discovery, x-rays became “a key element in the identification, diagnosing, and treatment of many types of medical conditions” (http://www.healthline.com/health/x-ray#Overview1 ). Over the next century, Roentgen and others who followed his work would introduce new modalities of imaging and also drastically improve the efficiency and safety of these modalities as well.
One modality that has significantly improved upon the two-dimensional x-ray is known as Computed Tomography. This modality gets its name from the idea of combining computer technology with the use of x-rays as well as the Greek meaning of tomo which means a cut, slice or section. Computed Tomography also known as CT scan or CAT scan uses “numerous x-ray beams and a set …show more content…
After students have met the education requirements of a foundational program and have been certified in either; Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy, only then are students able to start working towards post-primary certifications. The certification and registration is overseen by ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologist). Candidates for CT certification are required to perform 125 repetition exams in the following categories (Head/Neck, Spine/Musculoskeletal, Chest, Abdomen/Pelvis, Special Procedures, Image Display/Post Processing and Quality Assurance) within a medical facility. The completion of the exams is required to be documented and verified by a certified and Registered Technologist, Supervisor or
One modality that has significantly improved upon the two-dimensional x-ray is known as Computed Tomography. This modality gets its name from the idea of combining computer technology with the use of x-rays as well as the Greek meaning of tomo which means a cut, slice or section. Computed Tomography also known as CT scan or CAT scan uses “numerous x-ray beams and a set …show more content…
After students have met the education requirements of a foundational program and have been certified in either; Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy, only then are students able to start working towards post-primary certifications. The certification and registration is overseen by ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologist). Candidates for CT certification are required to perform 125 repetition exams in the following categories (Head/Neck, Spine/Musculoskeletal, Chest, Abdomen/Pelvis, Special Procedures, Image Display/Post Processing and Quality Assurance) within a medical facility. The completion of the exams is required to be documented and verified by a certified and Registered Technologist, Supervisor or