Are you about to embark on your CQR assessment journey? Join us for a transformative 4-hour online course that will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the ARRT Continuing Qualifications Requirements.
In this engaging course, we will unravel the mysteries of CQR and empower you with the knowledge of what to expect when taking your Structured Self-Assessment. With our expertly crafted outline, you'll dive into the 3 crucial steps to compliance, starting with a thorough exploration of the CQR. Gain a deep understanding of the key components that make up this assessment, including patient care, ethical and legal aspects, interpersonal communications, ergonomics, monitoring, and more.
But that's not all! Our course delves into vital topics such as medical emergencies, infection control, pharmacology, safety, radiation physics, biological effects of radiation, and minimizing patient exposure. You'll master the art of personal protection, image production, technique charts, automatic exposure, digital imaging characteristics, and imaging equipment. Plus, you'll explore the intricacies of imaging processing and display, as well as various radiographic procedures for different parts of the body.
By the end of this dynamic course, you'll emerge with a comprehensive understanding of the ARRT Continuing Qualifications Requirements. You'll confidently define CQR, appreciate its purpose, and expertly navigate the Structured Self-Assessment's contents.
*All webinars are held in Central Standard Time and hosted through Zoom.
Outline
- What is CQR?
- 3 Steps to Compliance
- Structured Self-Assessment
- Patient Care
- Ethical and Legal Aspects
- Interpersonal Communications
- Ergonomics and Monitoring
- Medical Emergencies
- Infection Control
- Pharmacology
- Safety
- Principles of Radiation Physics
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiation Protection – Minimizing Patient Exposure
- Personal Protection
- Image Production
- Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality
- Technique Charts
- Automatic Exposure
- Digital Imaging Characteristics
- Imaging Identification
- Criteria for Image Evaluation
- Imaging Equipment
- Imaging Processing and Display
- Procedures
- Head
- Spine and Pelvis
- Thorax
- Abdomen and GI Studies
- GU Studies
- Upper Extremities
- Lower Extremities
- Other
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define the ARRT Continuing Qualifications Requirements.
- Understand the purpose of CQR.
- Explain and discuss the Structured Self-Assessment contents for Radiology as followed:
- Patient Care
- Safety
- Image Production
- Procedures
This program provides AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
This live, instructor-directed course meets the Texas Medical Board requirements for all registered Medical Radiologic Technologists. Please refer to the TMB website for more information.
Haley Ramirez , BSRT, R.T(R)(CT)
Haley Ramirez BSRT, R.T(R)(CT) is an imaging professional with a strong social media presence. She graduated from Midwestern State University with a Bachelors in Radiologic Technology and is registered in both radiography and computed tomography. She currently works at Siemens Healthineers supporting their Flexforce and Startup programs.rnrnShe has experience in both level one trauma and pediatric radiology. She is very involved within the radiology community by serving as the current President of the North Texas Radiologic Technologists Society, a dedicated member of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, and recent graduate from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Advocacy Academy and The Leadership Academy. She also serves on several committees and has dedicated her professional career to continue to advocate and to teach others the importance of professional involvement.rnrnFollow Haley’s journey here: www.linkedin.com/in/haleyramirezradiology
