CPMA: Radiology Certification Course

Radiation Fundamentals

In 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physicist, accidentally discov- ered that he could see the bones of his hand when he held it in front of a high voltage cathode ray (Crooke's) tube. As the electricity passed from the Crooke's tube through objects, a fluo- rescent glow was cast on a piece of cardboard painted with barium platino- cynide. Roentgen called this mysteri- ous ray "x-ray" named for the math symbol "x" or unknown quantity.

X-rays became a valuable diagnostic tool for medical science.

Radiology Certification Course

According to the state law, assistants are not allowed to take x-rays in a podiatric office unless they have taken a certification course. To accomplish this, CPMA, Moore Medical Corporation, and Central Connecticut State University have developed this course offered for the podiatric assistant. Moore Medical Corp. provided the sponsorship for the development of the course.

The Radiology Certification Course will consist of a half-day classroom program. After the program, you will be ready to take the exam. The exam will be given at the conclusion of the course and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

A packet or material will be sent ahead of time to each registrant. However, the material is for reference only. Some of the information will be discussed in class while other sections will be for reference only. The important information will be taught in class and the examination will be based on classroom instruction. Do not use the packet of material as a textbook. It is meant for reference only.

Prior to the course, attendees will receive a Podiatric Assistant Radioloy Office Training Requirements form (see below). This is to certify that the podiatrist in the attendees office has trained employees on proper usage of the x-ray machine. This form must be completed and signed prior to the course and be submitted to a CPMA representative at the time of the exam. Course attendees are advised to please keep a copy of the form for their records and to bring a copy to the exam.

Attendees will not be allowed to take the exam unless accompanied by a signed P.A.R.O.T.R form.

The next Radiology Certification Course will be held March 22, 2013

Mohegan Sun Conference & Meeting Center, Uncasville, CT

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If you have any concerns, please contact the CPMA office in West Hartford, CT at (860) 586-7512.