Module A: professionalism |
A.1: legal and ethical requirements |
A.1.1 |
Practice within Medical Technologists, Etc. Act. |
A.1.2 |
Comply with national legislation and regulations affecting the practice of medical radiation technology. |
A.1.3 |
Comply with requirements of provincial regulatory body, including applicable standards of practice and sexual abuse prevention guidelines. |
A.1.4 |
Practice within the Korean Radiological Technologist Association or national association code of ethics, as relevant. |
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A.1.5 |
Practice in a manner that recognizes the patient’s legal rights. |
A.2: professional behavior |
A.2.1 |
Present a professional appearance and manner. |
A.2.2 |
Interact respectfully with others. |
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A.2.3 |
Provide care in an unbiased manner. |
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A.2.4 |
Practice within limits of personal knowledge and skills. |
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A.2.5 |
Comply with organizational policies and directives. |
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A.2.6 |
Maintain thorough and complete workplace documentation. |
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A.2.7 |
Respond professionally to changes impacting the practice environment. |
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A.2.8 |
Utilize techniques to manage personal stress in the workplace. |
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A.2.9 |
Utilize basic confl t management techniques. |
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A.2.10 |
Respond professionally to feedback received from others. |
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A.2.11 |
Provide constructive feedback to others. |
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A.2.12 |
Provide information and guidance to students in the medical radiation technology workplace. |
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A.2.13 |
Engage in refl tive practice. |
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A.2.14 |
Implement a learning plan to enhance personal knowledge and skills. |
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A.2.15 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of current and emerging issues in health care relevant to the practice of medical radiation technology. |
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A.2.16 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of current and emerging practices and technological developments in the fi of medical radiation technology. |
A.3: communication |
A.3.1 |
Use effective written communication skills. |
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A.3.2 |
Use effective oral communication skills. |
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A.3.3 |
Use effective interpersonal skills. |
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A.3.4 |
Utilize medical terminology in professional communication. |
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A.3.5 |
Explain complex and technical matters related to medical radiation technology to the level of the respondent’s understanding. |
A.4: decision |
A.4.1 |
Appraise decision options based on best practice evidence, clinical information, resource implications, and other contextual factors. |
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A.4.2 |
Use professional judgment to reach decisions. |
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A.4.3 |
Take responsibility for decisions and actions. |
A.5: inter-profes- sional practice |
A.5.1 |
Recognize the roles of health care professionals commonly encountered in the medical radiation technology workplace. |
A.5.2 |
Contribute productively to teamwork and collaborative processes. |
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A.5.3 |
Contribute knowledge of medical radiation technology in collaborative practice. |
A.6: use of resources |
A.6.1 |
Prioritize workfl w to optimize patient care. |
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A.6.2 |
Prioritize workfl w to optimize use of resources. |
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A.6.3 |
Monitor inventory of materials and supplies, and respond accordingly. |
A.7: quality assur- ance |
A.7.1 |
Maintain awareness of factors in the clinical environment that may affect delivery of care, and take appropriate action. |
A.7.2 |
Participate in activities that support a quality assurance program. |
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A.7.3 |
Apply principles of risk management. |
A.8: research |
A.8.1 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of research methodology and ethics. |
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A.8.2 |
Critically appraise professional literature to assess relevance to practice. |
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A.8.3 |
Participate in activities that require application of research methodology. |
Module B: patient management |
B.1: patient interac- tions |
B.1.1 |
Respect the dignity, privacy, and autonomy of the patient. |
B.1.2 |
Maintain professional boundaries. |
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B.1.3 |
Recognize and respond appropriately to cultural, religious, and socio-economic variables affecting patient management. |
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B.1.4 |
Adapt interactions to enhance communication with patient and support persons. |
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B.1.5 |
Provide complete information about procedures to patient and support persons, and verify understanding. |
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B.1.6 |
Respond to questions from patient and/or support persons, or direct them to appropriate personnel. |
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B.1.7 |
Ensure ongoing, informed consent to procedures. |
B.2: patient safety |
B.2.1 |
Ensure a safe physical environment. |
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B.2.2 |
Verify patient identity. |
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B.2.3 |
Verify the accuracy and completeness of pre-procedure documentation. |
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B.2.4 |
Transport patient safely. |
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B.2.5 |
Transfer patient safely. |
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B.2.6 |
Utilize immobilization devices. |
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B.2.7 |
Ensure proper function of the patient’s supportive devices and equipment. |
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B.2.8 |
Assess and respond to any changes in patient condition. |
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B.2.9 |
Recognize medical emergencies, and respond. |
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B.2.10 |
Ensure post-procedure transfer of care. |
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B.2.11 |
Verify accuracy and completeness of post-procedure documentation. |
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B.2.12 |
Ensure entry of information to data archiving system. |
B.3: patient assess- ment and care |
B.3.1 |
Enhance patient comfort. |
B.3.2 |
Review clinical history provided, relative to requested procedure, and address discrepancies. |
B.3.3 |
Obtain information from patient or support person. |
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B.3.4 |
Identify clinically relevant details, and respond. |
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B.3.5 |
Determine the patient’s pregnancy status and respond. |
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B.3.6 |
Assess patient for contraindications to procedure and respond. |
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B.3.7 |
Perform venipuncture. |
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B.3.8 |
Assist with administration of pharmaceuticals. |
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B.3.9 |
Adapt procedures based on the patient’s physical and cognitive condition. |
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B.3.10 |
Provide care for the patient's physiological needs. |
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B.3.11 |
Provide patient interventions. |
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B.3.12 |
Advise patient of necessary post-procedure follow-up. |
Module C: health and safety |
C.1: infection con- trol and materi- als handling |
C.1.1 |
Employ routine practices for infection control. |
C.1.2 |
Employ transmission-based precautions. |
C.1.3 |
Follow standardized procedures for patients with compromised immunity. |
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C.1.4 |
Use aseptic technique. |
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C.1.5 |
Use sterile technique. |
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C.1.6 |
Follow standardized procedures for handling and disposing of sharps, and contaminated and biohazardous materials. |
C.2: self-protection |
C.2.1 |
Utilize protective equipment. |
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C.2.2 |
Employ proper body mechanics. |
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C.2.3 |
Ensure a safe working environment. |
C.3: radiation safety practices |
C.3.1 |
Apply ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle. |
C.3.2 |
Apply knowledge of radiation effects and risks. |
C.3.3 |
Use protective devices and apparel for personnel. |
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C.3.4 |
Implement safe practices to minimize radiation dose to personnel and support persons. |
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C.3.5 |
Implement safe practices to minimize radiation dose to patients. |
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C.3.6 |
Monitor personal radiation exposure, and respond. |
C.4: radiation safety education |
C.4.1 |
Provide information regarding radiation risks and safe practices. |
C.4.2 |
Provide education regarding organ sensitivities and safe practices. |
C.5: emergency procedures |
C.5.1 |
Recognize emergency situations involving equipment and respond accordingly. |
Module D: operation of equipment |
D.1: principles of radiological technology equipment |
D.1.1 |
Apply knowledge of radiation physics. |
D.1.2 |
Apply knowledge of operational components of imaging systems. |
D.1.3 |
Apply knowledge of radiation interactions. |
D.1.4 |
Apply knowledge of computer technology. |
D.2: image acquisi- tion & manage- ment |
D.2.1 |
Operate imaging systems listed. |
D.2.2 |
Select and optimize parameters for performing a procedure. |
D.2.3 |
Utilize common accessory equipment listed. |
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D.2.4 |
Activate, monitor, and manage acquisition. |
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D.2.5 |
Perform post-processing on acquired image data. |
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D.2.6 |
Utilize digital networking and archiving system. |
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D.2.7 |
Evaluate images for the purpose of reject analysis. |
D.3: equipment quality control |
D.3.1 |
Assess performance of imaging equipment. |
D.3.2 |
Assess performance of accessory equipment. |
D.4: image quality |
D.4.1 |
Apply knowledge of principles affecting image quality. |
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D.4.2 |
Evaluate diagnostic quality of image, and respond. |
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D.4.3 |
Verify accuracy of patient demographics. |
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D.4.4 |
Verify visibility and accuracy of radiographic markers and annotations. |
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D.4.5 |
Evaluate image for artifacts, and respond. |
D.5: other imaging modalities |
D.5.1 |
Apply knowledge of basic principles of positron emission tomography-computed tomography. |
D.5.2 |
Apply knowledge of basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging. |
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D.5.3 |
Apply knowledge of basic principles of diagnostic ultrasound. |
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D.5.4 |
Apply knowledge of basic principles of single-photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography. |
Module E: procedure management |
E.1: clinical princi- ples |
E.1.1 |
Apply knowledge of gross anatomy, relational anatomy, and physiology related to the imaging of anatomical structures. |
E.1.2 |
Differentiate anatomical structures on images. |
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E.1.3 |
Apply knowledge of pathologies, anomalies, and conditions. |
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E.1.4 |
Apply knowledge of imaging procedures and protocols in various clinical environments and modalities. |
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E.1.5 |
Apply knowledge of the effects of pharmaceutical agents as they relate to procedures. |
E.2: imaging proce- dures |
E.2.1 |
Plan imaging procedures utilizing data available from clinical information, reports, and previous diagnostic studies. |
E.2.2 |
Position patient for imaging procedures, utilizing anatomical landmarks and relational anatomy. |
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E.2.3 |
Adapt positioning in response to patient condition and clinical environment. |
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E.2.4 |
Adapt protocol in response to patient condition and clinical environment. |
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E.2.5 |
Align imaging system to demonstrate required anatomical structure(s). |
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E.2.6 |
Distinguish patterns consistent with normal results and normal variants. |
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E.2.7 |
Recognize patterns consistent with abnormal results and pathologies |
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E.2.8 |
Recognize conditions requiring urgent action and respond. |
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E.2.9 |
Evaluate results to determine if further images are required. |
E.3: pharmaceutical administration |
E.3.1 |
Assess patient for contraindications to contrast media, and respond. |
E.3.2 |
Prepare contrast media. |
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E.3.3 |
Administer contrast media via appropriate route. |
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E.3.4 |
Prepare and administer pharmaceutical agents. |
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E.3.5 |
Perform rectal tube insertion. |