Reported by (Name):

Roland Wong, Sc.M., D.A.B.M.P.
Organization:

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Position Title:

AAPM Liaison to the Quality Management Examination Committee
Activity:

Review and Direct the composition of the examination for the post-primary certification for Quality Management
Meeting Dates:

6/18-19/2012;

11/17-18/2011;

3/24-25/2011
Meeting Location:

ARRT Headquarters in ST. Paul, MN
Payment $:

$300 per meeting
Reasons for Attending or not Attending

Two meetings are planned for each year.

(There were no meetings in the first years of my appointment to this committee.)

All meetings have been important in the reorganization of the scope and direction of the QM certification, therefore all meetings have been attended.
Issues from Previous Meetings or Year:

Initial issue was whether to continue a post-primary certification for Quality Management. (This certification applies to, and therefore, the exam is taken by a small number of RTs.)

With the results of a small survey of ARRT members, the committee recognized the continued need of the QM certification and an opportunity to expand the QM certification. This conclusion was taken to the ARRT Board of Directors.
General Description of Activities of the Organization and/or Meeting:

Total reorganization of the QM examination for ARRT members. Reorganization is caused by the shift of imaging towards digital image receptors (away from screen-film). New emphasis on new roles of the QM Technologist towards efforts of modality accreditations, HIPPA compliance, and MIPPA compliance.
Issues for AAPM:

None.
Budget Request ($):

$0

Reported by (Name):

zailu

2012-07-19

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