NMTCB(CT) Credential recognized by The Joint Commission
Effective September 1, 2016
The Joint Commission has recently approved new standards for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory care organizations (including those that have achieved Advanced Diagnostic Imaging certification) that provide diagnostic imaging services:
Standard HR.01.02.05 The [critical access] hospital verifies staff qualifications. Element of Performance for HR.01.02.05 A 19.
Technologists who perform diagnostic computed tomography (CT) exams have advanced-level certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in computed tomography or have one of the following qualifications:
- State licensure that permits them to perform diagnostic CT exams and documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams or
- Registration and certification in radiography by ARRT and documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams or
- Certification in nuclear medicine technology by ARRT or NMTCB and documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams (See also HR.01.02.01, EP 1; HR .01.02.05, EPs 1-3; HR.01.02.07, EPs 1 and 2; and HR.01.05.03, EP 26)
Note 1: Effective January 1, 2018, all technologists who perform diagnostic computed tomography (CT) exams will be expected to have advanced-level certification in computed tomography.
Note 2: This element of performance does not apply to CT exams performed for therapeutic radiation treatment planning or delivery, or for calculating attenuation coefficients for nuclear medicine studies.
Note 3: This element of performance does not apply to dental cone beam CT radiographic imaging studies performed for diagnosis of conditions affecting the maxillofacial region or to obtain guidance for the treatment of such conditions.
Standard HR.01.05.03 Staff participate in ongoing education and training. Elements of Performance for HR.01.05.03 C 26. Technologists who perform diagnostic computed tomography (CT) exams participate in education that prepares them to achieve advanced-level CT certification by January 1, 2018.
Note 1: This element of performance does not apply to CT exams performed for therapeutic radiation treatment planning or delivery, or for calculating attenuation coefficients for nuclear medicine studies.
Note 2: This element of performance does not apply to dental cone beam CT radiographic imaging studies performed for diagnosis of conditions affecting the maxillofacial region or to obtain guidance for the treatment of such conditions.
- Posted: Feb 16, 2016 – Prepublication Standards – New Requirements for Diagnostic Imaging Services –
For more information regarding the NMTCB(CT) credential, please see:http://www.nmtcb.org/CT/CTexam.php
As always, the NMTCB is happy to assist you. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Katie Neal, BS, MS
Executive Director
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
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