Table of Specifications

RADIATION PHYSICS, EQUIPMENT, BIOLOGY, PROTECTION

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. Radiation Physics and 20 20
Characteristics
1. Sub-topic 4 4
1.1 Recognize 1 1 1
fundamental atomic
structures.
1.2 Identify the 1 1 1
properties of x-rays
and the processes of
ionization and
excitation.
1.3 Differentiate 1 1 1
between ionizing
and nonionizing
radiation.
1.4 Indicate radioactivity 1 1 1
and radioactive
decay in terms of
alpha, beta, and
gamma emission.
2. X-ray Production and 6 6
Interaction with Matter
2.1 Point out the 1 1 1
conditions necessary
to produce x-
radiation.
2.2 Distinguish the 3 3 2 1
various photon
interactions with
matter in terms of its
 interaction,
 relation to atomic
number,
 photon energy and
part density, and
 applications in
diagnostic
radiology;
 2.3 Solve relationships 2 2 2
of wavelength and
frequency to beam
characteristics.
3. Application of X-ray 10 10
Interaction with Matter
3.1 Apply the clinical 5 5 5
significance of
photoelectric and
modified scattering
interactions in
diagnostic imaging.
3.2 Explain the 3 3 2 1
processes of
ionization and
excitation.
3.3 Explain the 1 1 1
relationship of
energy, wavelength,
and frequency.
3.4 Assess the 1 1 1
production of
bremsstrahlung and
characteristic
radiations.
B. Imaging Equipment and 12 12
Maintenance
1. X-ray Circuits, 5 5
Generators, and
Machine Operation
1.1 Illustrate the laws of 2 2 1 1
electrostatics, the
different electrical
circuits, and proper
grounding
procedures.
1.2 Explain the types of 1 1 1
transformers,
electrical symbols,
and Autotransformer
Law.
1.3 Identify the general 1 1 1
components and
functions of the tube
and filament circuits.
1.4 Compare generators 1 1 1
in terms of radiation
produced and
efficiency.
2. X-ray Machine Parts 3 3
and Automatic
Processor
2.1 Describe functions of 1 1 1
components of
automatic exposure
control (AEC)
devices.
2.2 Explain protocols 2 2 2
used to extend x-ray
tube life.
 3. X-ray Machine, Other 4 4
Devices, and
Maintenance
3.1 Check causes of 1 1 1
mechanical
malfunction and its
corrective measures.
3.2 Carry out an 2 2 2
appreciation of the
benefits of
preventive
maintenance.
3.3 Assess the concept 1 1 1
of the purpose,
construction and
application of video
camera tubes, CCD
and TV monitors.
C. Radiobiology 20 20
1. Radiation Exposure 4 4
and Cell Biology
1.1 Point out the 1 1 1
principles of cellular
biology.
1.2 Differentiate sources 2 2 2
of radiation
exposure.
1.3 Recognize radiation- 1 1 1
induced chemical
reactions and
potential biologic
damage.
2. Biological Effects 9 9
2.1 Identify methods to 1 1 1
measure radiation
response.
2.2 Assess methods to 1 1 1
measure radiation
response.
2.3 Differentiate 2 2 2
between somatic
and genetic radiation
effects and its
specific diseases or
associated
syndromes.
2.4 Identify and 5 5 1 4
illustrate stochastic
(probabilistic) and
non-stochastic
(deterministic)
effects.
3. Dose Response 7 7
Relationships
3.1 Use the concepts of 3 3 3
embryo and fetal
effects of radiation
exposure and acute
radiation syndromes.
3.2 Apply dose response 4 4 4
 curves to study the
relationship between
radiation dose levels
and the degree of
biologic response.
D. Radiation Protection 20 20
1. Radiation Quantities 3 3
and Units
1.1 Define radiation and 1 1 1
radioactivity units of
measurement.
1.2 Identify effective 1 1 1
dose limits (EDL) for
occupational and
nonoccupational
radiation exposure.
1.3 Explain the ALARA 1 1 1
concept.
2. Occupational Exposure 4 4
Control Methods
2.1 Identify the basis for 1 1 1
occupational
exposure limits.
2.2 Assess the 1 1 1
relationship between
irradiated area and
effective dose.
2.3 Compare the theory 2 2 2
and operation of
radiation detection
devices.
3. Radiation Detection 4 4
and Measurement
3.1 Distinguish between 2 2 2
primary and
secondary radiation
barriers.
3.2 Describe personnel 2 2 2
monitoring devices,
including
applications,
advantages, and
limitations for each
device.
4. Dose Calculations and 9 9
Dose Control Measures
4.1 Perform and 5 5 4 1
analyze calculations
of exposure with
varying time,
distance and
shielding.
4.2 Select the 2 2 2
immobilization
techniques used to
eliminate voluntary
motion.
4.3 Apply safety factors 2 2 2
for the patient,
health care
 personnel and family
members in the
room during
radiographic
procedures.
E. Quality Assurance 15 15
1. Quality Control and 4 4
Assurance
Fundamentals
1.1 Point out the 1 1 1
benefits of a quality
control to the patient
and to the
department.
1.2 Classify the various 2 2 2
tools employed in
quality control tests.
1.3 Illustrate the process 1 1 1
of quality assurance
and its requirements.
2. Principles and 6 6
Practices of Quality
Assurance
2.1 Differentiate 1 1 1
between quality
improvement/
management, quality
assurance and
quality control.
2.2 Solve problems in 5 5 5
quality assurance
and quality control
procedures for
darkroom,
radiographic
equipment, and
accessories.
3. Quality Control 5 5
Methods and
Techniques
3.1 Explain the methods 1 1 1
of evaluating
screens for
undesirable speed
loss and film-screen
contact.
3.2 Assess the results of 1 1 1
basic quality control
tests
3.3 Apply the concept of 3 3 3
chain in a diagnostic
procedure leading to
the production of a
quality radiographic
image which will
provide information
on the medical
condition of a
patient.
F. Imaging Science 13 13
Informatics
1. Fundamentals of 4 4
Medical Imaging
Informatics
1.1 Identify and apply 4 4 3 1
the basic concepts,
principles,
terminology, and
technology in
medical imaging
informatics.
2 Medical Image Data 1 1
2.1 Illustrate how 1 1 1
medical images and
data are produced,
processed, and
stored.
3 Workflow in Radiology 1 1
3.1 Explain how 1 1 1
technology in
computer and
information science
are processed to
operationalize and
implement workflow
in radiology.
4 Basic Medical Imaging 1 1
Processing and
Analysis
4.1 Explain medical 1 1 1
image processing to
image compression,
storage, archiving,
retrieving, image
data formation, and
conversion.
5 Medical Image Data 2 2
Distribution and
Network
5.1 Apply technology in 2 2 2
computer and
information systems
in the distribution
and networking of
radiological systems.
6 Practical and Clinical 2 2
Imaging Information
6.1 Apply practical and 1 1 1
clinical imaging
techniques to
telemedicine and
teleradiology.
6.2 Illustrate Picture 1 1 1
Archiving
Communication
System (PACS)
operation, design,
and implementation,
digitalization and
 acquisition of
medical images.
7 Medical Imaging 2 2
Information System
Evaluation and Quality
Assurance
7.1 Recognize current 1 1 1
research and
development of
technologies in
radiological
modalities.
7.2 Apply quality 1 1 1
assurance principles
in computer and
information science,
web application/
services-based
telemedicine and
teleradiology.

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