Fluoroscopy Exam

[NRAI2001]

Hey guys,

I was wondering what the process was to obtain the fluoro operator and supervisor permit was? California more specifically.

1) Is their an exam you must take prior to this (from my limited research there appears to be). How do you apply to take the exam?

2) any recommendations for study materials?

Thank you in advance

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[bedrock]

Hey guys,

I was wondering what the process was to obtain the fluoro operator and supervisor permit was? California more specifically.

1) Is their an exam you must take prior to this (from my limited research there appears to be). How do you apply to take the exam?

2) any recommendations for study materials?

Thank you in advance

I’d suggest you start with a search of the SDN pain forum. There are several long threads on this exact topic.

 

[NRAI2001]

I’d suggest you start with a search of the SDN pain forum. There are several long threads on this exact topic.

All the previous threads mostly discussed CME, renewals and others asking about the difficulty of the exam. I m more interested how do you even start the process as a first time applicant?

Thank you

 

[lobelsteve]

All the previous threads mostly discussed CME, renewals and others asking about the difficulty of the exam. I m more interested how do you even start the process as a first time applicant?

Thank you

Thread 'Exam for State of California Fluoroscopy Operator and Supervisor Permit'

May 19, 2006

Can anyone tell me the relative difficulty of this exam? I downloaded the syllabus/study materials today and plan to take the exam next Thursday (in six days).

Should I reschedule and take more time to study?

• Disciple
• Replies: 127
• Forum: Pain Medicine

And many other threads.

 

[NRAI2001]

Thread 'Exam for State of California Fluoroscopy Operator and Supervisor Permit'

May 19, 2006

Can anyone tell me the relative difficulty of this exam? I downloaded the syllabus/study materials today and plan to take the exam next Thursday (in six days).

Should I reschedule and take more time to study?

• Disciple
• Replies: 127
• Forum: Pain Medicine

And many other threads.

This thread is from 2006 almost 20 years ago… doesn’t really go into the process of obtaining a license

Must you apply to the state then apply to take the test?

 

[bedrock]

Seems we have a millennial expecting to being spoon fed…..

 

[callmeanesthesia]

There are several websites with better info. On here it’s mainly complaining about the existence of the test.

Fluoroscopy Certification in California | California Orthopaedic Association

coa.org

The test is a bit of a pain and has a bunch of obscure questions, so best to do a prep course of some kind.

 

[Gauss]

All the previous threads mostly discussed CME, renewals and others asking about the difficulty of the exam. I m more interested how do you even start the process as a first time applicant?

Thank you

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/RHB-Certification/licentiates.aspx

Assuming you are a physician wanting to run a C-arm, you need:

• CDPH 8230 (PDF) - California Licentiate Supervisor & Operator Permits. Use this form for the following permits:
• Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator Permit

 

[drmamba]

Application is by snail mail. Make sure you send it in with tracking/certification. Takes 1-3 months to get a response and sometimes up to 1 month to get a test date. Once you have the permit to take the exam, you can easily change the test dates intermittently without too hefty of a charge.

Test questions come straight from the syllabus. Primarily basic science with limited clinical application. Recommend cycling through Fluoroprep Qbank to learn the material and supplement from the syllabus. Syllabus is very dry with limited explanation.

Your rad techs will tell you that our test is harder than theirs given that our test is application of dry syllabus facts.

 

[mygalperin]

Hey guys,

I was wondering what the process was to obtain the fluoro operator and supervisor permit was? California more specifically.

1) Is their an exam you must take prior to this (from my limited research there appears to be). How do you apply to take the exam?

2) any recommendations for study materials?

Thank you in advance

You do not need any certificates to operate c-arm under physician supervision, technically your secretary can do it

 

[Ducttape]

That would be state specific.

My state requires that only certified people - physicians and rad techs - are the only individuals allowed to touch a live c arm. Not even under physician supervision.

 

[$hadow]

That would be state specific.

My state requires that only certified people - physicians and rad techs - are the only individuals allowed to touch a live c arm. Not even under physician supervision.

Out of curiosity, what state is this?

 

[mygalperin]

That would be state specific.

My state requires that only certified people - physicians and rad techs - are the only individuals allowed to touch a live c arm. Not even under physician supervision.

what state it is?

 

[Ducttape]

https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/radiological/faqs/radhlthtech.htm

 

[PMRorBUST]

Wanted to give some insight on this exam. I took the exam twice - failed by 2 points the first time by just only doing fluoroprep questions, felt way more comfortable second time around doing the below and passed. This is what I would recommend:

1. The ARRT site provides content outline that discusses all the topics that can come up on the exam. Use this as a guide and make sure you run through it knowing each concept.
2. Use YouTube videos to help guide you (clover learning and Megan Piretti were pretty good) there are others also.
3. Fluoroprep questions - do them on repeat. The site recommends getting 80% or above to feel ready for exam - I’d say getting over 90% consistently is enough.
4. Fluoroprep syllabus - read through it at least twice.

Others:
ASRT modules - lots of information in them. I took a look at them but not sure how beneficial they were

I’d give yourself 3-4 weeks studying an average of 1.5-2 hours a day.

Key points:
1. Understanding the concepts is key.
2. Memorization of numbers and values are also important
3. Doing fluoroprep questions over and over again until getting over 90% consistently is a good indicator in my opinion

Overall, it’s an annoying test and I’d recommend studying for it the right way the first time to get it over with. Good luck!