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what are the 2 main components of education? |
formal and informal
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composed of standard classroom learning at varying levels |
formal
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large range of life experiences
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informal
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information gathered through a normal day's activities that are useful to enhance an existing knowledge base
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life experiences
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what is radiation therapy's 3 governing agencies?
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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
ARRT ASRT |
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what is JRCERT responsible for?
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development and review of educational standards in radiologic sciences since 1944
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what did JRCERT do in 1975?
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established a set of essentials that incorporate 1 and 2 year programs in radiation therapy technology
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process of credentialing and learning institution and giving formal approval to the merits of an existing program
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accreditation
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accreditation includes a self study that is filled out by who?
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program staff members who requested accreditation
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what 6 things are included in self study?
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sponsorship
resources curriculum students operational policies continuing program evaluation |
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describes the institutions supporting the program
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sponsorship
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specifics regarding the program director, clinical coordinator, clinical supervisor, medical director of school, didactic staff, clinical instructors, equipment, supplies, library ect |
resources
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didactic courses offered and specifics of the competency-based clinical program, quality assurance, simulation procedures, dosimetry, treatment procedures, patient care
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curriculum
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admissions criteria, program, health standards, and guidance available
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students
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fair policies and student records
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operational policies
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ongoing internal review process
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continuing program evaluation
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what is the purpose of a site visit?
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examine the program and competency based clinical programs to compare the reality of the setting with the submitted self study
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what are the clinical standards?
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set number of students per program
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what do clinical standards depend on?
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availability of educational resources including: number of registered therapists, treatment machines, and simulators
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what programs are offered? |
baccalaureate degree
college based associate degree 2 year hospital based certificate |
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how many states offer a state license?
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33
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what is ARRT responsible for?
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credentialing exam that allows the radiation therapist to become nationally registered.
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the governing board of the ARRT consists of?
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9 members
5 are technologists 4 are physicians |
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what are the eligibility requirements?
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satisfactory completion of a formal radiation therapy course in a JRCERT accredited school
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how many times can one fail the registry exam before showing proof of remediation? |
3
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what score is considered passing?
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75
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what is critical thinking?
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the freedom to use cognitive process to allow mastery of theory and practical experiences
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what does critical thinking incorporate?
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the use of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
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how does critical thinking help the therapist?
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helps the therapist question and critique each step of treatment
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what are some career advancements of a radiation therapist?
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dosimetrist or physician
management and administration teaching medical degree/specializing in radiation oncology |
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what is DNR?
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do not resuscitate
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what does DNR allow? |
legal avenue to withhold CPR in circumstances that warrant it if proper consent has been obtained
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what is a health care proxy?
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appoints a person referred to as the health care agent, has the authority to make critical decisions in the event the initiator becomes unable to make decisions
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what is a living will?
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clearly states the persons wishes
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