Table of Specifications

RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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. Ultrasonography 17 17
1. Physical Principles of 4 4
Diagnostic Ultrasound
1.1 Identify terms related 1 1 1
to the application of
ultrasound imaging.
1.2 Explain the physical 3 3 1 2
principles applied in
diagnostic
ultrasound.
2. Diagnostic Ultrasound 5 5
Instrumentation and
Operation
2.1 Illustrate the parts 2 2 2
and functions of an
ultrasound machine.
2.2 Distinguish 3 3 3
ultrasound
operational modes,
factoring, and image
recording.
3. Anatomical 6 6
Presentation During
Real Time Scanning
3.1 Explain the different 2 2 1 1
ultrasound
examinations as to
its rationale and
indication, procedure
and preparation, and
appropriate devices
and equipment.
3.2 Perform the various 4 4 4
examination and
scanning procedures
in medical diagnostic
ultrasound.
 4. Artifacts/Pitfalls in 2 2
Ultrasonography
4.1 Distinguish the 2 2 1 1
limitations
encountered in
ultrasound
diagnostic imaging
application.
B. Computed Tomography 18 18
1. Scanner and 5 5
scanning program
1.1 Illustrate scanning 2 2 2
procedure as well as
data and image
acquisition in
computed
tomography scan.
1.2 Show the difference 1 1 1
between
reconstructing and
reformatting an
image.
1.3 Differentiate the 2 2 1 1
structures
demonstrated on
commonly performed
computed
tomography images.
2. Components, 10 10
Operations, and
Processes
2.1 Recognize 1 1 1
equipment and
supplies necessary
to complete
commonly performed
computed
tomography
procedures.
2.2 Explain the 2 2 2
computed
tomography
acquisition protocol
for commonly
performed
head/neck, thorax,
and abdomen
procedures.
2.3 Illustrate the patient 3 3 3
preparation
necessary for
commonly
performed computed
tomography contrast
studies.
2.4 Distinguish the type, 2 2 2
dosage, purpose,
and route of contrast
administration for
 common computed
tomography
procedures.
2.5 Assess images for 2 2 2
positioning,
centering,
appropriate anatomy
and overall image
quality.
3. Advancements in 3 3
Computed
Tomography
Technology,
Procedures, and
Radiation Protection
3.1 Illustrate the 2 2 2
technological
advancements in
computed
tomography
application from
single slice to
helical/spiral, multi
slice, and computed
tomography
angiographies
3.2 Apply the methods 1 1 1
for reducing
radiation dose to the
patient and the
radiologic
technologist’s
exposure to scatter
radiation.

C. Magnetic Resonance 17 17
Imaging
1. Nuclear Physical 3 3
Principles
1.1 Explain the nuclear 3 3 1 2
physical principles
applied in magnetic
resonance imaging.
2. Magnetic Resonance 4 4
Imaging Techniques
2.1 Apply the terms 2 2 2
relevant to magnetic
resonance imaging
2.2 Illustrate the 2 2 2
processes involved
in magnetic
resonance imaging,
its instrumentation
and image
acquisition.
3. Methodology and 6 6
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Anatomy
 3.1 Explain the magnetic 4 4
resonance imaging
examination in terms
of:
 protocol 1
 patient preparation 1
 use of contrast 1
agent
 limitations of 1
examination.
3.2 Illustrate the basic 2 2 2
magnetic resonance
imaging anatomy.
4. Biologic effects, 4 4
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Contraindications,
and Safety Measures
4.1 Assess the biological 2 2 2
effects involving
application of
magnetic resonance
imaging as to
magnetic field and
radiofrequency field
effects.
4.2 Distinguish the 2 2 1 1
contraindications of
magnetic resonance
application and
safety measures.
D. Interventional Radiology 12 12
1. Principles in Digital 2 2
Subtraction
Angiography and
Interventional
Radiology
1.1 Explain the 2 2 2
principles of digital
subtraction
angiography as it
applies to diagnostic
imaging.
2. Therapeutic and 7 7
Diagnostic
Interventions
2.1 Illustrate the integral 1 1 1
processes involved
in interventional
procedures.
2.2 Distinguish the 4 4 4
equipment,
accessories, and
techniques
employed in
interventional
procedures.
2.3 Carry out the 2 2 2
different diagnostic
 and therapeutic
interventional
procedures.
3. Patient management 3 3
and care
3.1 Explain the different 2 2 1 1
contrast media used,
its advantages and
disadvantages, and
the mode of
administration.
3.2 Illustrate pre- 1 1 1
operative and post-
operative nursing
care.

E. Pharmacology and 12 12
Venipuncture
1. General 6 6
Pharmacologic
Principles
1.1 Explain 1 1 1
pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic
principles of drugs.
1.2 Explain the uses and 2 2 2
impact of drug
categories and
contrast agents’
categories on the
patient.
1.3 Illustrate the beam 2 2 2
attenuation and
pharmacologic
profile of contrast
agents.
1.4 Implement the six 1 1 1
rights of drug safety.
2. Intravenous Contrast 6 6
Media and
Medication
Administration
2.1 Recognize the legal, 1 1 1
ethical, and
professional liability
issues of the
Radiologic
Technologist’s role
in contrast media
administration.
2.2 Select appropriate 1 1 1
venous anatomy and
correct circulatory
physiology.
3.3 Perform acceptable 2 2 2
universal precaution
techniques and
pertinent patient
assessments.
3.4 Distinguish correct 2 2 1 1
 preparation and
administration of
intravenous (IV)
contrast media, and
the performance of
safe and accurate
venipuncture
procedure.

F. Nuclear Medicine 12 12
1. The Physics of 4 4
Nuclear Medicine and
Instrumentation
1.1 Explain the basic 2 2 1 1
structure of an atom,
its nuclear components
and properties, and the
physical principle
involved in
radioactivity.
1.2 Illustrate the principle 2 2 2
and purpose of
radiation detectors,
image formation and
tomography.
2. Radiochemistry and 3 3
Radiopharmacology
2.2 Explain the methods 3 3 3
of production of
radionuclide and
radiopharmaceutical
biodistribution in the
body.
3. Clinical Nuclear 4 5
Medicine and
Radiation Protection
3.1 Differentiate the 3 3 2 1
various clinical
procedures for
diagnosis and
therapy.
3.2 Implement radiation 2 2 2
hazards, operational
radiation safety
measurements, and
quality control.

G. Radiation Therapy 12 12
1. Radiotherapy as 2 2
Specialty in Medicine
1.1 Illustrate the 2 2 2
application of ionizing
radiation in the
treatment of diseases.
2. Radioactivity, 3 3
Radiation Therapy
Equipment, and
Calibration
Technique
 2.1 Explain the 1 1 1
principles of the
atom and
radioactivity.
2.2 Distinguish the 1 1 1
equipment employed
in radiotherapy
according to
application.
2.3 Explain radiation 1 1 1
calibration and dose
rate determination
and factors affecting
dose rate.
3. Principles of Isodose 2 2
Planning and
Radiobiologic
Principles in
Radiotherapy
3.1 Distinguish the 2 2 1 1
procedures of
isodose planning,
methods of
treatment, and
various dose
theories.
4. Radiotherapeutic 5 5
Malignancies, Care of
Patients, and Quality
Control
4.1 Differentiate the 1 1 1
theories that explain
the origin, type, and
mode of spread of
neoplastic growth.
4.2 Classify treatment 1 1 1
techniques and
management of
malignancies.
4.1 Generate plan on 2 2 1 1
recognizing the
complications that
may arise during
radiotherapeutic
procedures, dietary
requirements, and
care of patient with
malignancy.
4.2 Implement quality 1 1 1
assurance and
quality control
procedures in
radiotherapy.
Total 100 100 30 50 20