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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Society formed in 1922 which establishes
standards and provides certification examinations as well as determines the credentials needed to
practice limited radiography
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) - Nat'l organization
formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in radiologic technology
Sonography - Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing radiation
Flurography - Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography - Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - Society formed in Chicago in 1920, it is the
world's oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization
Computed Tomography (CT) - Computerized X-ray system that provides axial images (transverse
"slices") of all parts of the body
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Society formed in 1922 which establishes
standards and provides certification examinations as well as determines the credentials needed to
practice limited radiography
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) - Nat'l organization
formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in radiologic technology
Sonography - Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing radiation
Flurography - Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography - Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - Society formed in Chicago in 1920, it is the
world's oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization
Computed Tomography (CT) - Computerized X-ray system that provides axial images (transverse
"slices") of all parts of the body
