X-RAY VISION Pima Medical Institute’s Radiography Instructor Goes To Washington D.C.
Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) June 20, 2004 -- Susan Cazaux, a radiography instructor at
Pima Medical Institute, 957 S. Dobson Road in Mesa has X-ray vision, but it is
not the type that sees through buildings. Cazaux was one of five members who
represented the Arizona Society of Radiologic Technologists who recently went to
Washington D.C. to lobby for the passage of the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic
Excellence bill in the House of Representatives (H.R. 1214) and RadCARE bill (S.
1197) in the Senate.
The bills will establish educational and
credentialing standards for personnel who plan and deliver radiation therapy and
perform all types of medical imaging exams except medical ultrasound or
echocardiography. Currently, Alabama; Alaska; Georgia; Idaho; Michigan;
Missouri; Nevada; New Hampshire; North Carolina; Oklahoma; South Dakota,
Wisconsin and the District of Columbia do not have licensure requirements for
radiographers.
“Although Arizona is one of the compliant states, it is
important that we have consistent educational standards throughout the nation,”
said Cazaux. “Poor quality images can lead to additional testing, delays in
treatment, anxiety for the patient, increased costs, as well as unnecessary
exposure to radiation due to medical imaging exams that must be repeated due to
improper positioning or poor technique.”
According to ASRT, the bills
would establish minimum educational and credentialing standards. States would be
required to meet or exceed minimum standards established by the federal
government for the education and credentialing of individuals who perform
medical imaging examinations and deliver radiation therapy treatments. States
that do not comply would risk losing federal reimbursement for radiologic
procedures.
Cazaux has been an instructor at PMI for two years. The
96-week Radiography program includes 2800 hours of training. Graduates of this
program are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists examination for certification. Classes for the next RAD program
begin Aug. 30. However, prospective students must apply prior to the first
semester.
PMI is one of the premiere medical vocational institutes in
the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides
students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies,
as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working
environment they will pursue after graduation.
Additional information is
available by calling 1-800-NEW-JOBS
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/5/prweb123183.htm