Radiologists need training to work with new, complicated equipment.
Radiologists keep pace with their fast-moving profession by taking continuing education credits, called "CE" credits. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists, which ensures compliance with CE requirements, defines a continuing education activity broadly as an activity designed to improve skills used by radiologists. Radiologists must earn 24 CE credits over two years to keep their licenses current and must carefully follow all necessary steps to ensure they receive credit for participating in CE events. Radiologists may earn CE credits by taking classes or ASRT primary certification examinations and by successfully completing postprimary exams. A radiologist may use one or all of these methods to obtain CE credit.
Instructions
1. Take and find appropriate CE classes by searching for "CE radiology A+" on the Internet. Many companies, such as "Scrubs Continuing Education," offer appropriate credit. Check to ensure that classes offer A or A+ credit, are approved by the ASRT and that the subject matter of the classes addresses an approved area of study; note that the ASRT does not accept classes in subject areas such as astronomy and literature. Store the certificate you receive upon completion of each class. Print any certificates received by email.
2. Earn credit by passing an ASRT primary certification examination that allows you to gain competence in a new area of radiology. Pick an area that interests you -- options include a radiology administration certification through the Association for Medical Imaging Management or a medical dosimetry certification through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
3. Take and pass a post-primary exam through the ASRT -- upon passage, you receive a full 24 credits, sufficient to satisfy ASRT CE requirements for two years. Select and take an exam, such as mammography, vascular sonography, computed tomography or quality management.
4. Submit your CE certificates to the ASRT by email, fax or standard mail. Email them to educationuser@asrt.org or fax them to 505-291-6072. Send them by mail using the following address: ASRT Department of Continuing Education, 15000 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123-3909. Include your current address and phone number.
5. Maintain independent records of your CE credits and produce them if the ASRT audits you.
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