Voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria
Certification
a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills
Essentials and Guidelines
Document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee sponsors
Joint Review Committee
group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process
Licensure
process by which a government agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession
Registry
List of individuals holding certification in a particular profession
Sponsoring Organization
Professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board
Standards
Document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee
Radiology
branch of the health sciences dealing with the radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing and non ionizing radiation
x-ray
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
Nuclear Medicine Technology
branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Position Emission Tomography
The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems
Bone Densitometry
Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology
Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
Computed Tomography
recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
Energy
capacity to operate or work
Ionization
any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
mammography
radiographic imaging of the breast
radiation Therapy
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
Radiologic Technologist
general term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology
Radiologist
Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Radiologist assistant
an advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care
Roentgen Ray
synonym for x-ray
Radiation
Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
Radiography
Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system
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