Online Sources

Using Web Resources

The internet is fine for supplementary material for your paper like statistics and information on organizations, but not for the bulk of your research.

Think: Who would have the information you are looking for?

Ex: Statistics on Concussions: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, compiles information on injuries and disease reported through hospitals and other healthcare sources. They would be the most reliable source for statistics on concussions.

If you are not familiar with the source, look for an 'About Us' page to find out if the person or organization presenting the information would be an expert in that area. If there is no information about who is responsible for the website, you don't know where the information came from.

Ask a librarian if you are not sure if your sources are the best ones for the information you are seeking.

American College of Radiology Founded in 1924, the American College of Radiology® is at the forefront of radiology evolution, representing more than 38,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists.
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Founded in 1991, The American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists - ARMRIT - is the first MRI Registry certifying body that required specific MRI education, in-depth clinical training, and hands-on experience.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is the world’s largest organization offering credentials in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. We certify and register technologists in a range of disciplines by overseeing and administering education, ethics, and examination requirements.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care. ASRT strives to be the premier professional association for the medical imaging and radiation therapy community through education, advocacy, research and innovation.
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The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Vision: To be the premier organization that fosters growth and advancement of educators to improve medical imaging and radiologic sciences education. Mission: AEIRS strives to achieve excellence in all aspects of educational leadership by facilitating the exchange of scholarly ideas, recognizing and sharing expertise, and encouraging research through educational conferences, publications, and collaborative networks.
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HIPAA for Professionals (Dept of Health and Human Services) o improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, included Administrative Simplification provisions that required HHS to adopt national standards for electronic health care transactions and code sets, unique health identifiers, and security. At the same time, Congress recognized that advances in electronic technology could erode the privacy of health information. Consequently, Congress incorporated into HIPAA provisions that mandated the adoption of Federal privacy protections for individually identifiable health information.
The Joint Commission For more than 70 years, The Joint Commission has been a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. We believe that all people should always expect the safest and highest quality care.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.
National Institute for Biomedical Imaging (National Institutes of Health) The mission of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is to improve health by leading the development and accelerating the application of biomedical technologies. The Institute is committed to integrating the physical and engineering sciences with the life sciences to advance basic research and medical care. This is achieved through: research and development of new biomedical imaging and bioengineering techniques and devices to fundamentally improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of disease; enhancing existing imaging and bioengineering modalities; supporting related research in the physical and mathematical sciences; encouraging research and development in multidisciplinary areas; supporting studies to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of new biologics, materials, processes, devices, and procedures; developing technologies for early disease detection and assessment of health status; and developing advanced imaging and engineering techniques for conducting biomedical research at multiple scales.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (Radiologic and MRI Technicians) The OOH is prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and provides career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. Check under each tab for full information.
Radiological Society of North America The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA®) is an international society of radiologists, medical physicists and other medical professionals with more than 54,000 members from 136 countries across the globe. RSNA hosts the world’s premier radiology forum, drawing approximately 55,000 attendees annually to McCormick Place in Chicago, and publishes two top peer-reviewed journals: Radiology, the highest-impact scientific journal in the field, and RadioGraphics, the only journal dedicated to continuing education in radiology.
U.S. Radiologic Technologists Study The U.S. Radiologic Technologists Study, which began in 1982, is a collaborative effort between the University of Minnesota, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to investigate potential radiation-related health effects from low-dose occupational radiation exposure. More than 110,000 radiologic technologists — current and former — have participated in this study by completing one or more of the questionnaire surveys about their work history, health status, and other factors. Through their participation in the study, we are learning more each year about radiation and health

APA citations for web sources

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Online article with no DOI

Author last name, First initial./Organization Name. (Year, Month Day). TItle of Article in Italics. Website or Publisher. URL*

Office for Civil Rights. (2017, June 16). Enforcement of the Confidentiality Provisions of the Patient Safety Act. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/patient-safety/enforcement/index.html

*add Retrieved Month Day, Year, from before URL if there is no publication date ,or if you believe the content is likely to change (e.g. interactive content) : Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/patient-safety/enforcement/index.html

Online journal article with DOI

Jackson, J. J., & Samuel, T. S. (2001). The impact of climate change on sea levels. Journal of Environmental Science, 55(4), 233-277. doi:10.1070/8567-6582.33.5.888

Author last name, First initial. & Author last name, First initial. (Year). Article Title. Journal Name in Italics, Vol(issue), first-last page. DOI

RAD207 Special Procedures - Professor Scalea: Online Sources

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