Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
Presents

LIMITED X-RAY MACHINE OPERATORS 101 /  201

ZOOM  (507)    Limit 40

MAY 17, 2024   6pm - 10pm   

Registration Deadline

MAY 3, 2024

You may pay online or mail office checks to the MSRT at PO BOX 320475 Flowood, MS 39232.  NO PERSONAL CHECKS are accepted. If you are mailing a check, please select the invoice option when registering online.

MISSISSIPPI REQUIREMENTS FOR Limited X-Ray Machine Operators:

THIS Educational Session is approved by the RADIATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RAC) of the MS BOARD OF HEALTH. The Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health require 12 hours of initial education and 12 hours of continuing education every two years. This 12 hour program meets the requirements of the Mississippi State Board of Health for operators of X-ray equipment who are not ARRT certified.

COST
$ 150 PER ATTENDEE

No personal checks will be accepted. Checks from physicians, clinics, or businesses will be acceptable.  Returned checks will be charged $30.00.

REFUNDS/ TRANSFERRING REGISTRATION FEE

If an educational session does not make:

• The applicant will be issued a full refund. You will need to register for another session. 

If an educational session makes and the applicant cannot attend:

• 1) The applicant may cancel their registration and receive a full refund up to 7 days prior to the event via the MSRT event registration page.
• 2) If the applicant does not cancel within 7 days of the event, no refund will be issued. Considerations for extenuating circumstances will be given to allow the registrant to attend a later session. They must contact the coordinator for this option. 

REGISTRATION

Only those pre-registered will be admitted. No on-site registrations will be admitted. Each attendee complete online registration by the specified deadline. All fields must be completed.

SPACE IS LIMITED

Participants are confirmed on a first come basis. If filled, you may register for a future training session. A confirmation notice will be emailed once the class has been confirmed as being made. 

If less than 20 participants, coordinator must cancel class. If more than the limited number, then overflow must register for another class. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we all have rules to follow.

WHO CONDUCTS THE TRAINING SESSIONS?

Seasoned Radiologic Technologists registered with the ARRT from your local area who have been specially trained for these sessions.

WHAT THE SEMINAR COVERS

I.     Radiation Protection (6 hours)

A.    Biologic Damage Potential
B.    Patient Protection
C.    Personal Protection

II.     Medical Imaging (3 hours)

A.    Production of Radiation
B.    Prime Factors of X-Ray Beam
C.    Control of Scatter Radiation
D.    Exposure Systems

III.    Radiographic Positioning (3 hours)
A.    Standard Terminology
B.    General Considerations
C.    Positioning Considerations
D.    Proper Positioning

CERTIFICATES ISSUED

Non-ARRT Technicians: You will be issued a certificate of completion of the required 12 hours educational session. Certificates of  attendance will not be issued until payment has been received. Your attendance will remain documented by the MSRT for a period of three years.

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Permit application with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure is through their Gateway. This application must be submitted to the MS State Board of Medical Licensure, not the MSRT.

This Permit Application is not for Chiropractic or Dental.