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Which of the following career opportunities requires advanced coursework in education?
Which of the following career opportunities requires advanced coursework in education?
- Clinical Coordinator
- Program Director (correct)
- Application Specialist
- Radiation Protection Officer
Which professional role primarily focuses on teaching students through classroom lectures and laboratory activities?
Which professional role primarily focuses on teaching students through classroom lectures and laboratory activities?
- Mammographer
- Didactic Faculty Member (correct)
- Radiation Therapist
- Sonographer
Which career involves helping medical personnel install and implement medical equipment?
Which career involves helping medical personnel install and implement medical equipment?
- Radiation Protection Officer
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Application Specialist (correct)
- Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist
What is a primary responsibility of a Clinical Coordinator?
What is a primary responsibility of a Clinical Coordinator?
Which of the following is NOT a career opportunity for professionals in Radiologic Technology?
Which of the following is NOT a career opportunity for professionals in Radiologic Technology?
What is a common requirement for becoming a Program Director in Radiologic Technology?
What is a common requirement for becoming a Program Director in Radiologic Technology?
Which professional position's responsibilities include educating medical providers about new equipment?
Which professional position's responsibilities include educating medical providers about new equipment?
What is the role of a Radiation Protection Officer primarily focused on?
What is the role of a Radiation Protection Officer primarily focused on?
What is the primary role of a clinical instructor?
What is the primary role of a clinical instructor?
Which of the following careers is NOT typically associated with teaching disciplines in health care?
Which of the following careers is NOT typically associated with teaching disciplines in health care?
What is the main requirement outlined in Republic Act No. 10912 for professionals?
What is the main requirement outlined in Republic Act No. 10912 for professionals?
Who is exempted from taking the examination in Radiologic Technology according to the CMO NO. 07, S. 2018?
Who is exempted from taking the examination in Radiologic Technology according to the CMO NO. 07, S. 2018?
When did Republic Act No. 10912 officially become law?
When did Republic Act No. 10912 officially become law?
What is one of the criteria for radiologic technologists seeking exemption under subsection (b)?
What is one of the criteria for radiologic technologists seeking exemption under subsection (b)?
What does CPD stand for in the context of Republic Act No. 10912?
What does CPD stand for in the context of Republic Act No. 10912?
Which group of individuals is NOT mentioned as exempt from the examination requirements?
Which group of individuals is NOT mentioned as exempt from the examination requirements?
Which of the following entities is responsible for the implementation of the CPD act?
Which of the following entities is responsible for the implementation of the CPD act?
What is the purpose of recognizing the experience of individuals working in Radiologic Technology prior to new regulations?
What is the purpose of recognizing the experience of individuals working in Radiologic Technology prior to new regulations?
What is one of the roles of applications specialists in the healthcare field?
What is one of the roles of applications specialists in the healthcare field?
Which of the following roles is included under opportunities within the Radiologic Technology field?
Which of the following roles is included under opportunities within the Radiologic Technology field?
Which of the following dates marks the start of CPD implementation according to the regulations?
Which of the following dates marks the start of CPD implementation according to the regulations?
What is one of the conditions related to the exemption for individuals who passed prior proficiency examinations?
What is one of the conditions related to the exemption for individuals who passed prior proficiency examinations?
Which factor is NOT necessary for foreign radiologists visiting the Philippines for academic purposes?
Which factor is NOT necessary for foreign radiologists visiting the Philippines for academic purposes?
What does the Grandfather Clause pertain to in the context of Radiologic Technology?
What does the Grandfather Clause pertain to in the context of Radiologic Technology?
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Study Notes
Career Opportunities in Radiologic Technology
- Applications specialists coordinate or provide training for medical equipment and develop lesson plans.
- Positions in education for specific disciplines are available in hospitals and educational institutions, including roles such as clinical instructor, didactic faculty member, clinical coordinator, and program director.
- Clinical instructors specialize in one-on-one teaching in clinical settings.
- Didactic faculty members focus on classroom lectures and laboratory instruction.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Republic Act No. 10912 mandates Continuing Professional Development as a requirement for renewing the Professional Identification Card (PIC).
- The CPD Act was enacted on July 21, 2016, with effectivity starting March 15, 2017.
- Key figures involved in the CPD include Teofilo S. Pilando Jr. (Commission Chairman) and Dr. Joey Y. Cueto Jr. (Commissioner).
Various Roles and Specializations
- Several career opportunities exist within the radiologic technology field:
- Master of Science in Radiologic Technology (MSRT) for advanced studies.
- Specializations include Mammographer, Sonographer, Radiation Therapist, and MRI/CT Technologist.
- Position roles such as Radiation Protection Officer, Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist are also significant.
Roles in Educational Administration and Teaching
- Clinical coordinators oversee clinical education alongside teaching responsibilities and administrative duties.
- Program directors manage educational programs and are typically required to hold a master's degree, with advanced coursework in education favored.
- Application specialists educate medical personnel about new equipment and support installation in medical facilities, blending technical knowledge with marketing skills.
Exemptions from Examination
- The radiologic technologists' examination is not required for the following:
- First members of the Board of Radiologic Technology.
- Foreign radiologists invited for lectures or consultations, provided they hold qualifications in their home country.
- Individuals who passed proficiency examinations for medical radiation technologists before the Act’s approval.
- Those who passed the Civil Service exam prior to the Act’s approval.
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