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July 2010 – Dowd: Great Accomplishments!

June 2010 – Rose: Spread the CRA Energy

May 2010 – Perez: Insights from a New Commissioner

Apr 2010 – Marshall: Greetings from the 2010 Chair

Mar 2010 – Q&A on the New CRA Exam

Feb 2010 – Hughes: RACC Annual Review 2009

Jan 2010 – Queen: Leadership Ideas for CRAs

Dec 2009 – New RACC Commissioners Elected

Nov 2009 – Marquez: CRA Plans and Processes

Oct 2009 – Becoming an RACC Commissioner

Sept 2009 – Butterworth: CRA: A Hallmark of Success

Aug 2009 – Hughes: A Matter of Credibility & Recognition

July 2009 – Duehring: ASRT – Eye Opening Experience

June 2009 – Stand out in a Crowd

June 2009 – Queen - Are You Ready to Become a CRA?

May 2009 - Rhynus: CRA, CI and Skills Verification

Apr 2009 - Marquez: Season of Growth

Mar 2009 – Hughes: 2009, The Year Ahead

Feb 2009 Hughes - 2008 in Review

Jan 2009 – 2009 RACC Commissioners

Jan 2009 – Hughes: Survey Results

Dec 2008 - CRA-Retired

Nov 2008 - CRA Domains

Oct 2008 - Marquez: Status Update

Sept 2008 - Public Member

Aug 2008 - Reynolds: Credentialing Bodies

Jul 2008 - Hughes: CRA, What Does it Take?

Jun 2008 - Queen: New Commissioner

May 2008 - Marshall: Questions and Answers

Apr 2008 - Zakharenko: Recruitment Expert

Mar 2008 - Duehring: CRA Preferred

CRA NEWS

Nominations Sought for Radiology Administration Certification Commission
The Radiology Administration Certification Commission is accepting nominations for the role of Commissioner on the RACC (the governing body of the Certified Radiology Administrator program). Any CRA in good standing is eligible for this position and only CRAs are eligible to nominate or vote in the upcoming election. Click here for more information or to nominate.

CRA Exam Now Recognized by AAMA
The Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC) is pleased to announce that successfully passing its Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) exam is now recognized by the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) as comparable to their CAAMA Examination.

This means that the AAMA will grant its members who have passed the CRA examination reciprocity and apply the CAAMA credential upon satisfactory completion of all additional AAMA requirements. This decision was reached after conducting an in depth review and analysis of the RACC’s CRA exam.

Attention CRAs!
CRA Coins and CRA Pins are available for $5.00 each.
Contact AHRA’s Member Services Team at (800) 334-2472.

What is a CRA? What does it take to become one? What do you get when you hire one?
By: RACC Chair Michael Hughes, CRA, FAHRA, and Kathryn Keeler, Staff Certification Coordinator
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CRA Code of Conduct:
Every applicant and every Certified Radiology Administrator must agree in writing to adhere to the CRA Code of Ethics and to all CRA policies and procedures. The CRA Code of Ethics has been adopted to maintain and promote the highest standards of professional and personal conduct among Certified Radiology Administrators. Adherence to these standards is expected from Certified Radiology Administrators and serves to assure public confidence in the integrity and service of Certified Radiology Administrators.

Certified Radiology Administrators ("CRAs") recognize their responsibility to uphold and maintain high professional and ethical standards. As a condition of certification, CRAs agree to adhere to the following Code of Ethics in their professional interaction with patients, colleagues, vendors, and other health professionals:

A CRA will conduct business in a manner that is honest, professional, impartial, and fair to all stakeholders.
A CRA will not willfully engage in, assist, or be a party to any conduct or practice which is or could be considered fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive.
A CRA will not willfully engage in, assist, or be a party to any conduct or practice that is likely to discredit the profession, compromise professional conduct or create a conflict of interest.
A CRA will protect and maintain the confidentiality of privileged information, including but not limited to patient and organizational information.
A CRA will uphold all fiduciary and professional responsibilities in his or her employment.
A CRA will represent his or her qualifications and certifications (including professional and educational achievements) honestly and in a manner that is not false or misleading.
A CRA will promote the safety and health of his/her employees, patients, and the public.
A CRA will act in compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the profession.
A CRA will uphold the requirements for any licensure or certifications the CRA may hold.
A CRA will continue to adhere to all CRA policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.

FELONY CONVICTIONS:
An applicant who has been convicted of, or pled guilty or “nolo contendere” to a health care related felony is ineligible to sit for the examination.