Syllabus Adoption and Regulatory Authority
- The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) issued a memorandum requiring all Professional Regulatory Boards to adopt a syllabus for each subject in the licensure examinations.
- The adopted syllabi serve as the basis for constructing examination questions.
- Following consultations with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. (PART), the Board of Radiologic Technology formally adopted the syllabi via Resolution No. 14, s. 1993.
- The resolution mandates dissemination of the syllabi to all educational institutions offering relevant courses and takes effect one month after publication.
Definitions of Knowledge and Proficiency Levels
- Knowledge is defined in terms of acquaintance with facts, principles, and comprehension, encompassing theoretical, evaluative, and analytical understanding.
- Adequate Knowledge (AK): Comprehensive grasp of principles, theories, concepts, and structures.
- Sound Knowledge (SK): Thorough and deep understanding including relationships between concepts.
- Proficiency involves the practical application of knowledge requiring demonstration of technical skills.
- Adequate Proficiency (AP): Ability to apply knowledge in common practice situations without extensive technical assistance.
- Competent Proficiency (CP): Ability to apply knowledge competently in typical professional situations independently.
Scope of Radiologic Technology Licensure Examination
- Covers the following major subject areas:
- Physics of Diagnostic Radiation and Protection
- Image Production and Evaluation
- Radiographic Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Care, Human Anatomy, and Physiology
- Radiological Sciences including Diagnostic Ultrasound, CT/MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Pathology, and Radiation Therapy
Scope of X-Ray Technology Licensure Examination
- Subjects include:
- Physics of Diagnostic Radiation and Protection
- Image Production and Evaluation
- Radiographic Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Care, Management, Human Anatomy, and Physiology
Detailed Subject Matter and Required Levels of Knowledge/Proficiency
I. Physics of Diagnostic Radiation and Protection
- Radiation Physics: Matter, energy, atomic theory, radioactivity, and electromagnetism (AK).
- Radiation Apparatus and Equipment Maintenance: X-ray production, equipment components, and circuitry (SK).
- Radiobiology and Radiation Protection: Biological effects of radiation, radiation protection measures, dosages (SK).
II. Image Production and Evaluation
- Photochemistry and Darkroom Procedures: X-ray films handling, processing, and archival procedures (CP).
- Radiographic Technique: X-ray beam physics, image formation, evaluation techniques (SK and CP).
III. Radiographic Procedures and Techniques
- Radiologic Positioning: Patient positioning for various anatomical sites and pediatric radiography (SK and CP).
- Special Procedures with and without Contrast Media: Usage of contrast media and specialized imaging techniques for specific body systems (SK and CP).
IV. Patient Care and Anatomical Sciences
- Nursing Procedures: Patient care protocols, first aid, emergency procedures in radiologic settings (AK and AP).
- Departmental Administration: Management functions, hospital organization, ethical standards, technologist duties (AK).
- Professional Ethics: Code of ethics, relevant laws including R.A. 7431, professional responsibilities, legal processes like subpoenas and contempt (SK).
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cytology, musculoskeletal system, organ systems, radiographic applications and pathology (SK and CP).
V. Radiological Sciences
- Radiographic Pathology: Description of pathological conditions relevant to radiographic imaging of various organs (SK).
- Radiation Therapy: Principles and application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in treatment, planning, and calibration techniques (SK and CP).
- Diagnostic Ultrasound: Principles, techniques, anatomical imaging in multiple systems, artifacts, and image recording (SK and CP).
- CT Scan and MRI: Equipment, operation, quality assurance, imaging techniques, biological effects (SK and CP).
- Nuclear Medicine: Atomic and nuclear principles, radioactivity, radiation detectors, clinical procedures, quality control, radiation safety (SK and CP).
Implementation and Compliance
- The resolution binds colleges and schools offering Radiologic Technology and X-Ray Technology programs to align their curricula with the adopted syllabi.
- Ensures standardized knowledge and proficiency levels for licensure candidates, aiming to uphold the quality of radiologic and x-ray technologist professionals in the Philippines.