Vascular, interventional rad society becomes ARRT education designee
The Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR) has been designated a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism Plus (RCEEM+) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
AVIR becomes the fourth RCEEM+ authorized to review and approve continuing education activities for A+ credit. AVIR was originally designated a RCEEM in July 2009, according to ARRT.
RCEEM and RCEEM+ organizations follow ARRT continuing education policies and assist ARRT during investigation of any inconsistencies regarding continuing education. Any RCEEM+ designee must first meet the standard requirements for becoming a RCEEM (e.g., national, nonprofit, radiology-based) and have a proven track record as a RCEEM.
To become a RCEEM+, organizations must further demonstrate:
A complete list of RCEEMs and RCEEM+s can be found on ARRT's website. In addition, ARRT recognizes the evaluation processes for Category A continuing education credit in the following states that have continuing education requirements in their licensing laws: Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon and Texas.
AVIR becomes the fourth RCEEM+ authorized to review and approve continuing education activities for A+ credit. AVIR was originally designated a RCEEM in July 2009, according to ARRT.
RCEEM and RCEEM+ organizations follow ARRT continuing education policies and assist ARRT during investigation of any inconsistencies regarding continuing education. Any RCEEM+ designee must first meet the standard requirements for becoming a RCEEM (e.g., national, nonprofit, radiology-based) and have a proven track record as a RCEEM.
To become a RCEEM+, organizations must further demonstrate:
- The need for an additional RCEEM+;
- Thorough understanding of the scope of practice for the registered technologist, the radiologist extender and the physician; and
- Support of ARRT’s continuing education philosophy.
A complete list of RCEEMs and RCEEM+s can be found on ARRT's website. In addition, ARRT recognizes the evaluation processes for Category A continuing education credit in the following states that have continuing education requirements in their licensing laws: Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon and Texas.
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.