Table of Specifications

RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES

Professional Regulatory Board of Radiologic Technology

Effective 2022
PQF Descriptor Level 6 (Radiologic Technologist)
Domain: KSV Domain: APPLICATION Domain: DEGREE OF
Descriptor: Demonstrated broad and Descriptor: Application is professional / creative INDEPENDENCE
coherent knowledge and skills in the field of work or research in a specialized field of discipline Descriptor: Substantial degree of
study for professional work lifelong learning. and/or further study. independence in individual work
and/or in terms of related fields
with minimal supervision.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL Easy (30%) Moderate (50%) Difficult (20%)
Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
TOPICS AND OUTCOME Wgt No. of
. Items
The examinees can perform
the following competencies
under each topic:
A. Radiographic 70 70
Procedures and
Positioning
1. Anatomic and 6 6
Radiographic
Positioning
Terminology
1.1 Explain how 4 4 2 2
anatomic terms,
view, and projection
are used to
determine the
patient, film, and
central ray
relationship.
1.2 Illustrate the general 2 2 2
considerations and
evaluations of
radiographic orders.
2. Upper Limb 10 10
2.1 Explain and perform 6 6 1 5
the procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the
upper limb.
2.2 Identify and 2 2 1 1
differentiate the
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the upper limb.
2.3 Critique the 2 2 2
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
upper limb.
3. Lower Limb 10 10
3.1 Explain and perform 6 6 1 5
the procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the lower
limb.
3.2 Differentiate the 2 2 1 1
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the lower limb.
3.3 Critique the 2 2 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
lower limb.
4. Cranium (Head) 10 10
4.1 Perform the 6 6 6
procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the
cranium .
4.2 Identify and 2 2 1 1
differentiate the
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the cranium.
4.3 Critique the 2 2 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
cranium.
5. Vertebral Column 8 8
5.1 Perform the 5 5 5
procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the
vertebral column.
5.2 Identify the 1 1 1
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the vertebral column.
5.3 Critique the 2 2 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
vertebral column.
6. Bony Thorax 6 6
6.1 Perform the 2 2 2
 procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the bony
thorax.
6.2 Point out the 2 2 2
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the bony thorax.
6.3 Critique the 2 2 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
bony thorax.
7. Chest for Lungs and 8 8
Heart
7.1 Perform the 4 4 4
procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the chest
for the lungs and
heart.
7.2 Identify the 2 2 2
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the chest for the
lungs and heart.
7.3 Critique the 2 2 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
chest for the lungs
and heart.
8. Abdomen 4 4
8.1 Perform the 2 2 2
procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to show specific
structure of the
abdomen.
8.2 Differentiate the 1 1 1
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the abdomen.
8.3 Critique the 1 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
abdomen.
 9. Pelvis and Hip Joints 4 4
9.1 Perform the 2 2 2
procedures for
positioning patient
for each examination
to demonstrate
specific structure of
the pelvis and hip
joints.
9.2 Differentiate the 1 1 1
structures as shown
on the radiograph of
the pelvis and hip
joints
9.3 Critique the 1 1 1
radiograph through
established
evaluation criteria for
positioning and
demonstrating
structures of the
pelvis and hip joints.

10. Mammography 4 4
10.1 Show the skills in 2 2 1 1
preparation and
proper positioning
technique of patients
for mammography
examination.
10.2 Illustrate positioning 1 1 1
principles,
indications and
contraindications,
and patient
preparation for
mammography
examination.
10.3 Distinguish the 1 1 1
aspects on the
differential diagnosis
of breast diseases.

B. Radiologic Contrast 30 30
Examinations
1. Contrast Media 6 6
1.1 Identify the different 2 2 2
contrast media used
in special
radiographic
examinations.
1.2 Explain and apply 4 4 2 1 1
indication and
contraindications,
and the mode of
administration.
2. Special Radiologic 24 24
Examinations
2.1 Explain the
preparation and
types of
examinations for
special radiographic
 procedures of the
following:
• gastro-intestinal 2 2 2
tract 2 2 2
• urological studies 2 2 2
• reproductive
system 2 2 2
• nasopharyngograp
hy
2 2 2
• fistulogram/sinus
tract visualization
2.2 Distinguish and
perform the
preparation and
procedures for
positioning patient to
demonstrate specific
structure during
special radiographic
procedures of the
following:
• gastrointestinal
tract 4 4 4
• urological studies 4 4 3 1
• reproductive 2 2 1 1
system
• nasopharyngograp 1 1 1
hy
• fistulogram/sinus 3 3 2 1
tract visualization
Total 100 100 30 50 20