The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
http://www.arrt.org/index.html
ARRT is the world's largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high quality patient care in radiologic technology. It issues registration to various educational programs such as Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy and Sonography.
American Society for Nuclear Cardiology
http://www.asnc.org/
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) is a professional society, international in scope, promotes continuing medical education programs related to nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) and also promotes accreditation and certification in nuclear cardiology. This website includes links to Patient and professional information, Women and CAD, information on equipment and pharmaceuticals.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
http://www.asrt.org/
ASRT is the world's largest radiologic science organization. ASRT also provides radiologic technologists and other customers with the knowledge, resources and support they need to deliver quality patient care. Many valuable web links are provided related to career, publications, state and local societies.
The British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS)
http://www.bnms.org.uk/
The British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) is the only independent forum devoted to all aspects of Nuclear Medicine. Many valuable links are given on this Web site.
Central Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine
http://www.ccsnm.org
The purpose of this Chapter was created to promote the advancement and dissemination of the knowledge of radioactive substances, particularly as they relate to the diagnosis and treatment of disease; relate to cooperation with its sister Chapters and other societies. The State of Wisconsin is included in this chapter.
CHORUS - Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology
http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/
This is designed as a quick reference for physicians and medical students. There are over 1100 documents that describe diseases, radiological findings, differential-diagnosis lists and anatomy, pathology, and physiology factors associated with a particular disease.
Diagnostic Imaging.com
http://www.dimag.com/dpi/mrudpicctonlinedemo/
Clicking on the "post-test" link at anytime will take you away from diagnosticimaging.com and take you to CME, LLC's environment where the tests are hosted. Radiologic technologists and physicians, physician assistants, nurses, will benefit from the information in this educational activity and can receive Continuing Medical Education credit by completing the post test and Reader Evaluation provided.
Echo 202 Basic Principles of Ultrasound
http://www.echo-web.com/html/echo-202-free/echo202-1-body.asp?code=
This site contains information on the "principle characteristics of medical ultrasound to include the Doppler equation, types of echoes, basic principles, construction, artifacts, bioeffects and safety."
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
http://www.hosa.org
HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Links to state HOSA Affiliates is given on the side bar which includes
Wisconsin HOSA.
Health Physics Society: University of Michigan
http://www.umich.edu/~radinfo/
This Web site is an internet resource for radiation, nuclear, and health physics topics. The “Quick Links” menu provides listings of resources and information on Current topics, Introduction to Radiation, Organizations and Societies, Professional Resources and Educational Resources.
Health Professions Network (HPN)
http://www.healthpronet.org/
The Health Professions Network is a voluntary unification of professionals, representing diverse aspects of allied health including primarily provider organizations, but also educators, accreditors and administrators. It works together in a cooperative and interactive manner on issues relevant to health care.
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Technology (JRCNMT)
http://www.jrcnmt.org/historypurpose.asp
The JRCNMT, in collaboration with the AMA Council of Medical Education (CME), began accrediting educational programs for nuclear medicine technologists in 1970. Following the dissolution of CAHEA in l994, the JRCNMT assumed the responsibilities for the accreditation of nuclear medicine technology programs.
The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)
http://www.ncrponline.org/
The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) widely disseminate information, guidance and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements which represent the consensus of leading scientific thinking.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
http://www.nmtcb.org/
The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) was founded in 1977 to establish and maintain a voluntary program for certification of nuclear medicine technologists by nuclear medicine technologists. The side bar includes links to information on NM exam, a link to a listing of Radiopharmaceuticals and a link to a listing of Nuclear Medicine schools.
NucMed Links
http://www.nucmedlinks.com/
Hundreds of nuclear medicine, PET, bone densitometry, radiography and general medical imaging sites from around the world are listed on this site with a brief description. Sites listed are useful to medical imaging professionals and patients. Link to the index of the topics A - Z is given:
http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/opindex.html
Nuclear Pharmacy
http://nuclearpharmacy.uams.edu/default.asp
Nuclear Pharmacy is an interesting and rewarding specialty practice of pharmacy. This website is provided as a resource to nuclear pharmacists and other health care professionals. Valuable links are included for Associations, Nuclear Pharmacists, Newsletter and a link for online Nuclear Education.
Society of Molecular Imaging (SMI)
http://www.molecularimaging.org/
Society of Molecular Imaging (SMI) is an international scientific educational organization whose purpose is to advance our understanding of biology and medicine through noninvasive in vivo investigation of cellular molecular events involved in normal and pathologic processes. Links to the society, the SMI journal, meetings and job openings are given on this site.
Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM)
http://interactive.snm.org/index.cfm?PageID=10&RPID=1091
The Society of Nuclear Medicine is an international scientific and professional organization founded in 1954 to promote the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine. In addition to publishing journals, newsletters and books, the Society also sponsors international meetings and workshops and promotes research related to science of nuclear medicine. Link to
SNM’s Technologist Student section is given here.
Society of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences (SRS)
www.srsweb.org/
The Society of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences (SRS) is an international society which was formed primarily to train the next generation of radiopharmaceutical scientists. At the heart of all nuclear imaging, radiopharmaceutical science is the design, synthesis and evaluation of compounds containing suitable radionuclide that can be used in vivo to (trace) follow a particular physiological or biochemical phenomena.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
http://www.hhs.gov/
Conditions, Safety & Wellness, Drug & Food Information, Disasters & Emergencies, Grants & Funding, Families & Children, Aging, Specific Populations, Resource Locators, and Policies & Regulations. Each of these categories has informative links on various issues related to health, health safety and well-being.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
http://www.nrc.gov/
The NRC is headed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for five-year terms. NRC's primary mission is to protect the public health and safety, and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors, materials, and waste facilities. NRC also regulates these nuclear materials and facilities to promote the common defense and security.