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Intro to Radiologic Technology (RADT A)

Intro to Radiologic Technology (RADT A). RTEC A INSTRUCTOR. MINA COLUNGA, B.S.,RT., C.R.T. Instructor, minacolunga@yahoo.com or mcolunga@elcamino.edu WEB page: www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga. WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY?. Is this a safe profession?. Why do you want to do this?

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Intro to Radiologic Technology (RADT A)

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  1. Intro to Radiologic Technology(RADT A)

  2. RTEC A INSTRUCTOR • MINA COLUNGA, B.S.,RT., C.R.T. Instructor, minacolunga@yahoo.com or mcolunga@elcamino.edu WEB page: www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga

  3. WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY?

  4. Is this a safe profession? Why do you want to do this? Why are you taking this class?

  5. Preconceived Ideas regarding the X-ray field

  6. What is x-rays? X-rays are electromagnetic radiation with extremely short wavelengths. They can pass through many materials.

  7. What is radiation? Radiation – transfer of energy through space or a material away from the source

  8. Radiographic Terminology • Radiology- Medical specialty in which x-rays, radium, and radioactive substances are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient • Diagnostic Imaging- Medical specialty in which x-rays, radium, radioactive substances, sound waves, and radio frequencies are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient • Radiologist- Physician who applies any form of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

  9. Radiographic Terminology • Radiographer- Skilled person qualified by education to provide patient services using imaging modalities as directed by a physician qualified to order and/or perform radiographic procedures. (X-ray Technologist) • Radiograph- a photographic record produced by x-rays through an object.

  10. Types of Radiation Non-ionized Ionized ex: radio ex: x-rays, gamma

  11. Electromagnetic Spectrum

  12. History of Radiology

  13. Historical Perspectives • November 8, 1895: • Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered x-rays • German Physicist • University of Wurtzburg

  14. Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895 - discovered x-rays • Working with Crooke’s vacuum tube • He found invisible rays were produced. • These new rays could go through skin and flesh • Give a picture of a person's bones.

  15. X-rays – the Basic Radiological Tool Röntgen’s experimental apparatus -Crookes tube Taken 22 Dec. 1895

  16. First Radiograph • Anna Bertha Röntgen • 30 minute exposure .

  17. Collaborative Events • Crookes tube • Air evacuated glass tube • Cathode side • Anode side • Electrical supply • Screen or board painted with barium platinocyanide • Low light work area

  18. “Willie Röntgen” • Honored in 1901 with the first Nobel prize in physics for his efforts.

  19. In the beginning…..

  20. Early years in Radiologic Technology • Nurses or nurses aides taught how to “take an x-ray” • NO special education • Only “ON THE JOB” training • Experience the best teacher • The first Technologist is credited to be EDWARD C. JERMAN.

  21. An early therapy session

  22. In 30 years • Developed from a technical trade to one of a professionalism • Once thought that anyone could be trained to quickly = “push the buttons’ • To now where it is considered a profession that requires analytical thinking and problem solving

  23. X rays began to be used in industry and medicine • Years later, they noticed it can be harmful • They could be harmful to: • living tissue • even cause cancer if the exposures were too great or too prolonged

  24. Early signs of possible damage from Radiation exposure • Skin dryness • Erythema • Ulcers formed

  25. Acute: Ulceration

  26. Radiologic Technologists Practices RADIATION SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS

  27. HISTORY REVIEW Who is this?

  28. HISTORY REVIEW Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen

  29. HISTORY REVIEW What did he discover?

  30. HISTORY REVIEW He discovered x-rays

  31. HISTORY REVIEW What were the series of events that led to the discovery?

  32. HISTORY REVIEW • Crookes tube • With electrical supply 2) Screen coated with barium platinocyanide 3) Low light area

  33. Accreditation, Certification, Registration, Licensing??? What is all that?

  34. Accrediting Agencies for Schools (JRC’s) • Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) • Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

  35. Individual Certification • Take an exam • Pay a fee • You then get registered • Nearly all hospitals require appropriate certifciation as a condition of employment.

  36. National: Registry Agencies • American Registty of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists • Nuclear Medicine Certification Board

  37. State Licensing Agencies • Vary from state to state • List of individual state requirement can be obtained at www.arrt.org • Must provide proof of certification • Fill out paperwork • Pay a fee • Sometimes take an exam

  38. Certification vs. License • ARRT • National certification • R.T. • Must take an exam • Pass with 75% • Can take this after completing program • CRT • State Licensing • Must pass ARRT or other equivalent national exam to get this • Pay fee to get radiography license (R) • Take fluoroscopy exam and pay a fee for (F) license

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