RT 200 Midterm Ist Topic

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Radiologic Technologist-

A person who had undergonethe program of the basicradiologic technology

education & is qualified &authorize to provide aresponsible & competentprofessional behavior in

relation to patients, theparamedical profession and thepublic in general.


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The title called to a

person who is a graduateof Bachelor of Science inRadiologic Technology or

BSRT.

Person registered &licensed to engage in the

profession of RadiologicTechnology & legallyqualified to do

radiographic work.


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Professional Practice1. Radiologic Technologist

must have confidence.

2. Radiologic Technologist

must have effectivenessand efficiency.

3.Provide patient withoptimum care.

4.Treat patient as yourguest .

Interact with the patient.


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Establish and maintain anatmosphere of caring and

empathy for the patient. Treat your patient as you would a

guest in your home.

5. Knowledge on positioning theprocedure.

6. Knowledge on appropriate

radiographic technique.


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Basic Curriculum

Introduction to radiographyBasic aspect of RT, imaging

and health care system

Medical Ethics and Law

Moral, legal & professional

responsibilities of RT

Principles of diagnostic imaging

Application of the principles of

image production


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Basic Curriculum Imaging equipment

Specific equipment to produce

radiographic image

Radiographic Processing

Application and equipment to

obtain a radiograph Human structure and function

Anatomy and physiology of the

human body


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Basic Curriculum

Medical terminologyWritten & spoken language of

medicine

Principles of radiographicexposure

Mathematical principles used to

produce a radiograph

Radiographic procedures

Procedures done to the patient


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Basic Curriculum

Principles of radiation protection

Safe and prudent manner in

using ionizing radiation

Radiographic film evaluation

Evaluate the quality of the

radiograph Pathology

Acquainted with various disease


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Basic Curriculum

Methods of patient care

Radiographers preparation to

the patients Quality assurance

Combination ofPrinciples of

radiation protection &Radiographic film evaluation


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Basic Curriculum Radiation physics

Interaction of radiation with

matter

Radiobiology

Hazardous effect of radiation on

living tissues Computer science

Technical innovation of the

newer imaging systems


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Classroom1. series of lecture2. series of demonstration

3. observation on the activities of an

imaging department

a. office procedure

b. various radiologic procedure

4. good understanding of the function of

radiology department5. the importance in the delivery of

health care


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CLINICAL EDUCATION

1. clinical competency evaluation

A method of standardizing the

evaluation of a student

radiographers performance in theclinical setting.

Students learning ability &

performance are evaluated.

2. clinical participation


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` Assisting the Rad.Tech. and

observing each detail of the

radiographic procedure.

`Performing various assigned

tasks as associated withprocedures after becoming

familiar with them.

`The student will perform allaspects of the procedures

under direct supervision of a

Rad.Tech.


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3. criteria for performanceevaluation

a. evaluation of requisitionb. physical facilities readiness

c. patient -technologist

interpersonal relationshipd. positioning skills

e. equipment manipulation

f. evidence of radiationprotection

g. image evaluation

h. standard radiographic

exposure


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COGNITIVE LEARNING

CLASSROOMSAND

DEMONSTRATIONSOFTHEORIES.

AFFECTIVE LEARNING INVOLVESATTITUDES, VALUES, AND

FEELINGS.

PSYCHOMOTOR LEARNING ACTUAL HANDS ONPHASEOR

APPLICATIONOFLEARNED

MATERIAL.


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The Science of Radiology and

Radiologic Technology

Radiology describe as an Artand S

cience- The branch of science in

medicine which deals with the

use of all forms of radiant energyin the diagnosis and treatment ofdisease


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Science

Systematized knowledge base on

nature and facts of life.

Study of theoretical explanation of

natural phenomenon.


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Art

Refers to the skills

To produce something essentials for

diagnosis and treatment.

The use of x-ray equipment and

accessoriesThe positioning of an anatomic

structures.


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The Different Fields of Radiologic

Technology Nuclear Medicine

Radiography

Fluoroscopy

Computed Tomography ( CT-SCAN )

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI )

Sonography

Positron Emission Tomography

Picture Archiving and CommunicationSystem (PACS)


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The Basic Radiographic Terminology

Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technologist

X-ray Technologist

X-ray Technician

Radiology

Radiologist

Roentgenology

Roentgenologist

Radiography Radiographer

Radiographs

Medical Physicist


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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

A branch of medical science which deals with

the technical applications of x-rays, gamma

rays, radium and radioisotopes in the

diagnosis & treatment of diseases with the

use of diagnostic & therapeutic apparatus &

equipments.


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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

A person who had undergone theprogram of the basic Radiologictechnology education & is qualified &authorize to provide a responsible &

competent professional behavior inrelation to patients, the paramedicalprofession and the public in general.

Person registered & licensed to engage

in the profession of RadiologicTechnology & legally qualified to doradiographic work.


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X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST

A title called to a person who is a graduate of

associate in Radiologic Tech. Or ART & passed

the Licensure examination given by the

Philippine Regulatory Commission or PRC.


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X-RAY TECHNICIAN

A person who has acquired his

knowledge of x-ray work through

experience. (no formal training &educations)


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RADIOLOGY

The science of radiant energy of the branch

of medicine which deals with the use of all

forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis &

treatment of diseases.

Radiant energy such as x-ray, gamma rays,

radium & radioisotopes.


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RADIOLOGIST

A doctor of medicine who

specializes in the use of x-ray,

gamma rays, radium &radioisotopes in the diagnosis &

treatment of diseases.


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ROENTGENOLOGY

A branch of medicine Radiology

which deals with the use of x-rays

in the diagnosis & treatment of

diseases


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ROENTGENOLOGIST

A doctor of medicine who limits

his work with the use of x-rays in

the diagnosis & treatment of

diseases.


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RADIOGRAPHY

Is the making of a record or

photograph by means of the action

of actinic rays ( x-rays ) on asensitized surface.

Actinic= a type of radiation that is

capable of producing a chemical

change.


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RADIOGRAPHS (RADIOGRAM)

Is a permanent photographic record

of the structures through which a

beam of ionizing radiation haspassed.

A permanent record of the image

of the hidden parts of the body

after x-ray exposure & subsequent

processing.


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RADIOGRAPHER

A person who is skilled in the art of

producing radiographs

The expert in producingradiographic images.


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FLUOROSCOPY

The obstruction of the images of the

internal parts of the body directly on

the fluoroscopic screen or on a screencoated with a fluorescent material.

Examination by means of a

fluoroscope.


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Medical Physicist

is a physicist who specializes

in the application of the

principles and techniques of

physics in medicine.

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