1. Take roll
Review add process
Suggest that introductory name is a misnomer
Suggest that that might be a quiz at end of class

2. Welcome to Radiologic Technology
Rad Tech A
Section
Tuesday 4pm-7:10pm
MCS 5

3. Colleen McFaul, Instructor
Welcome
Colleen McFaul, Instructor
INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY WEB PAGE :
Tell class a bit out myself.

4. Course Syllabus Welcome Find it on Faculty website. Hand out syllabus.
Review important parts of syllabus.

5. Helpful Courses/Resources
Welcome
Helpful Courses/Resources
Theater Arts
Beginning Acting
Adaptive PE
Academic Strategy Courses
Student Services Center
Special Resources
Financial Aid
Study websites. Program websites, etc.
Suggest students think about speaking aloud in class.
Suggest students return to these classes after deciding on program.

6. Study tips Welcome Do the assigned readings before class
Review Power Points presentations
Review notes taken in class
Spend at least two hours outside of class per hour of in-class instruction
Be part of study group

7. INTRODUCTION OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

8. Radiologic Technology
Introduction to RT
Radiologic Technology
High Tech Profession
High Touch Profession

9. Radiologic Technology
Introduction to RT
Radiologic Technology
Preconceived ideas regarding x-rays ?
Satisfying Profession?
Dangerous Profession?
What makes a GREAT technologist?
Assign homework.
Students will write a word essay about an experience they had with an xray exam.
Typed, spelling correct, grammar correct, descriptive, thoughtful

10. Preconceived Ideas regarding X-ray field
Introduction to RT
Preconceived Ideas regarding X-ray field
Elicit responses from students about what they think the x-ray field is all about.

11. Satisfying Profession
Introduction to RT
Satisfying Profession

12. Introduction to RT
Is it dangerous?

13. THE HISTORY OF X-RAYS
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14. History of X-rays History of X-rays
Many scientists working with Crookes tube
Discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen
German physicist- University of Wurtzburg
November 8, 1895
1st X-ray of Anna Bertha Roentgen’s Hand
30 minute exposure
Roentgen received 1st Nobel Prize for Physics 1901

15. Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field
History of X-rays
Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field
1st medical x-ray taken 1896
People went to physicists and photographers for x-ray
Eventually nurses or aides took the x-ray
On the job training
Experience the best teacher
?consequences of this?
Have students volunteer possible consequences of non-trained individuals taking xrays.

16. History of X-rays
Clarence Dally 1st fatality of cumulative dose of radiation
Multiple reports of eye damage due to x-ray
Multiple reports of skin erythema due to x-ray exposure
Has this changed?

17. Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field
History of X-rays
Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field
1st Rad Tech considered to be Edward Jerman
Founding of ASXT in 1920
Name change to ASRT in 1964 due to the proliferation of specialties
No longer “tech trade” but now a profession
Profession needs analytical thinking and problem solving skills

18. History of X-rays

19. IMAGING MODALITIES No longer an “x-ray department” at hospitals
Use white board at this time.
Have students suggest types of modalities.

20. IMAGING MODALITIES
Certification, Registration and Licensure for Technologists
Radiologist vs. Radiographer
Certification
Licensure
Modalities
ARRT uses "certification" to describe the one-time awarding of a certificate after an individual satisfies all eligibility requirements including the certification exam. "Registration" is the annual renewal of the certificate's validity. A Registered Technologist (R.T.) has satisfied standards for initial certification as well as complied with the ARRT Standards of Ethics and Continuing Education Requirements.
"Licensing" is most commonly used in referring to state laws. The state, not ARRT, is the authority that administers the license and grants an individual permission to practice radiologic technology within that state. Application for and renewal of a state license are separate from ARRT processes.
Although the ARRT examination is a voluntary certification exam, many states use the scores in licensing decisions. Approximately two-thirds of the states have licensing laws covering the practice of radiologic technology. You can find more information about them on the ASRT website.

21. IMAGING MODALITIES Certification by ARRT
Requires education
Requires proficiency in clinical exams
Requires examination
Requires Registration
Certifies that technologist has been trained and is proficient in performing exams.
Does NOT grant license to practice
Uses designation of R.T.-Registered Technologist

22. IMAGING MODALITIES Licensing by Each State
Grants permission to take x-rays
Sometimes requires exams
Requires fee, CEU’s
California uses the designation of CRT, Certified Radiologic Technologist

23. IMAGING MODALITIES Colleen McFaul, R.T., C.R.T. Edward Jerman, R.T.
Homer Simpson, C.C.
Registered Technologist, Certified Radiologic Technologist licensed in Calif Registered Technologist Cartoon Character !!

24. IMAGING MODALITIES Primary certificates Post primary
Ionizing radiation
Post primary
Things you need to know about the different modalities.

25. IMAGING MODALITIES Diagnostic Radiographer
Diagnostic Radiology- Radiographer, technologist, Limited license (XT)
Skeletal exams, CXR’s, abdomen, skull
Portable exams, trauma, surgery
Contrast media
Barium studies, kidney studies,
Specialty exams
Lumbar puncture, myelograms, arthrograms
Break up class into groups. Assign each group a different modality to discuss.

26. IMAGING MODALITIES Diagnostic Radiographer
Uses Ionizing Radiation to produce diagnostic images to aid in diagnoses of disease and trauma
Uses the designation of R
Wilhelm Roentgen, R.T. (R)

27. IMAGING MODALITIES Diagnostic Radiographer

28. Diagnostic Radiographer
Ask students what body part this is.

29. Diagnostic Radiographer
IMAGING MODALITIES Diagnostic Radiographer
Name the body part.

30. Diagnostic Radiographer
Mobile xray unit, trauma exam

31. IMAGING MODALITIES Fluoroscopy
Frequently contrast media exams
Use of x-rays in motion (ionizing radiation)
Designated by F
Bertha Roentgen, R.T. C.R.T.(R)(F)
Post primary examination/license

32. IMAGING MODALITIES Fluoroscopy
Uses specialized x-ray units to produce “real time” images of the body in motion
Similar to video vs. still pictures

33. IMAGING MODALITIES Fluoroscopy
Fluroscopy
Barium swallow

34. Fluoroscopy
Guess which body part?

35. Fluoroscopy
Guess which body part?

36. Fluoroscopy
Guess which body part?

37. IMAGING MODALITIES Mammography
Breast imaging using ionizing radiation
Also referred to as a mammographer
Screening exams, diagnostic exams, galactograms, localizations,
Designated by M
Colleen McFaul, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(M)
Post primary exam
Required to perform mammography

38. Mammography

39. Mammography

40. IMAGING MODALITIES Cardiovascular Interventional Technology
Uses ionizing x-ray to image blood vessels, heart vessels, sometimes repair,
Previously known as Special Procedures
Involves Cardiac catheterizations, angiograms, vascular exams
Several designations: CI, VI
Dawn Charman, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(CI)
Post primary exam

41. Interventional
Angiography
Xray studies of vessels

42. Interventional
lymphangiogram

43. Interventional
Can be consider a step from angiography. Now not just imaging also trying to fix pathology

44. Interventional

45. Interventional
subtraction
Vessels of the brain

46. IMAGING MODALITIES Computed Tomography
Also known as CT, Cat, scans
Uses ionizing radiation to obtain cross sectional images
Designated by CT
Kelly Holt, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(CT)
Post primary exam
Who is Kelly Holt?

47. Computed Tomography Can you imagine how this patient must feel?
What is your reaction if you are the patient in this picture?

48. Computed Tomography Cross sectional view of anatomy
Frequent use of contrast media
Patients can experience
claustrophobia
Images are termed “slices”

49. IMAGING MODALITIES Bone Densitometry
Also known as DEXA scan
Uses ionizing radiation to determine the density of bones
Screens for osteoporosis
Designated by BD
Clarence Dally, R.T., C.R.T., (R)(BD)
Post primary exam

50. Bone Densitometry Non-diagnostic images,
Reveals only the density of the bones

51. IMAGING MODALITIES Sonography
Also known as ultrasound
Uses sound waves to create images
Designation is RDMS or S
Rory Natividad, R.D.M.S
Rory Natividad, R.T., (S)
Primary exam and post primary
Who is Rory Natividad?

52. Sonography

53. Sonography

54. Sonography
Breast ultrasound

55. Sonography
Vascular Sonography

56. IMAGING MODALITIES Radiation Therapy
Is involved in the treatment rather than the diagnosis of diseases
Uses ionizing radiation to kill diseased cells, frequently cancer cells, not always
Designated by T
Thomas Fallo, R.T. (T)
Primary exam
NOT diagnostic, but it is theraputic

57. Radiation Therapy

58. Radiation Therapy

59. IMAGING MODALITIES Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Also known as MRI
Uses radio frequencies and magnetism properties to produce images
Can be whole body or cross sectional
Designated by MRI
Mina Colunga, R.T., C.R.T., (MRI)
Primary and post primary exams
Who is Mina Colunga?

60. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

61. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Can produce both sagittal and
coronal images
Similar claustrophobic reactions
Can use contrast media
Soft tissue imaging

62. IMAGING MODALITIES Nuclear Medicine
Also known as Nuc Med,
Uses pharmaceuticals that give off ionizing radiation to produce images
Radiation comes from within the patient
Designation is NM, also CNMT (NMTCB)
William Crookes, R.T., C.R.T., (NM)
William Crookes, CNMT
Primary or post primary

63. Nuclear Medicine
Images are obtained after the injection of a radioactive isotope.
The patient usually receives the injection in the morning and
images are obtained later in the day. Patient should refrain from
contact with the susceptible population during this time.

64. Nuclear Medicine Both AP and PA views are shown.
Uptake in femur is abnormal

65. Radiologist Assistant
Imaging Modalities
Radiologist Assistant
New modality
Not licensed in all states, including California
Look for new legislative news
Local program at Loma Linda University

66. IMAGING MODALITIES ARRT summary
Primary Certification
Post Primary Certification
5 modalities
1. Radiography
2. Nuclear Medicine
3.Radiation Therapy
4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
5. Sonography
10 modalities
1. Mammography
2. Computed Tomography
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
4. Quality Management
5. Bone Densitometry
6. Cardiac Interventional
7. Vascular Interventional
8. Sonography
9. Vascular Sonography
10. Breast Sonography

67. IMAGING MODALITIES Primary certificates Post primary
Ionizing radiation
Post primary

68. IMAGING MODALITIES Governing Bodies
Governing Bodies/opportunities
IMAGING MODALITIES Governing Bodies
Governing Bodies ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (national) RHB- Radiologic Health Branch, California (state) JRCERT-Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology JCAHO-Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Professional Organizations ASRT CSRT NMTCB-Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

69. IMAGING MODALITIES Opportunities
Governing Bodies/opportunities
IMAGING MODALITIES Opportunities
1. Medical
2. Commercial
3. Industrial
4. Administration
5. Education

70. IMAGING MODALITIES Opportunities
Governing Bodies/opportunities
IMAGING MODALITIES Opportunities
Workplace settings
Hospitals
Clinics
Private offices
Research facilities
Overseas
Registry
Urgent care centers

71. What makes a GREAT Radiologic Technologist??
SUMMARY
What makes a GREAT Radiologic Technologist??
Sincere desire to help and care for the ill and the injured
Strong background in math and sciences
Able to handle stress, ability to make quick decisions, analytical thinking
Significant body movement, assisting patients, moving and manipulating equipment