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What is the primary goal of the licensure process?
What is the primary goal of the licensure process?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification needed to be admitted for the examination?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification needed to be admitted for the examination?
How much percentage of the examination in radiologic technology is dedicated to Radiation Physics and Equipment Maintenance?
How much percentage of the examination in radiologic technology is dedicated to Radiation Physics and Equipment Maintenance?
Which subject covers methods ensuring the safety and protection from radiation?
Which subject covers methods ensuring the safety and protection from radiation?
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What must every applicant for the radiologic technology exam establish?
What must every applicant for the radiologic technology exam establish?
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What percentage of the radiologic technology examination is allocated to Nursing and Department Procedures in Radiology?
What percentage of the radiologic technology examination is allocated to Nursing and Department Procedures in Radiology?
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Which area is NOT included in the scope of examination for radiologic technology?
Which area is NOT included in the scope of examination for radiologic technology?
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Which subject is weighted the least in the radiologic technology examination?
Which subject is weighted the least in the radiologic technology examination?
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What is one of the responsibilities of a radiologic technologist during patient procedures?
What is one of the responsibilities of a radiologic technologist during patient procedures?
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Which principle is applied by radiologic technologists to minimize exposure to radiation?
Which principle is applied by radiologic technologists to minimize exposure to radiation?
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What type of technologist focuses on diagnosing patient diseases through imaging techniques?
What type of technologist focuses on diagnosing patient diseases through imaging techniques?
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Which of the following options is NOT a specialization in radiologic technology?
Which of the following options is NOT a specialization in radiologic technology?
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Which professional role involves overseeing safety protocols within a radiology department?
Which professional role involves overseeing safety protocols within a radiology department?
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Who was the first President of the Philippine College of Radiology?
Who was the first President of the Philippine College of Radiology?
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What significant event took place in 1948 concerning radiologists in the Philippines?
What significant event took place in 1948 concerning radiologists in the Philippines?
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Which career advancement option is specifically related to education within the field of radiologic technology?
Which career advancement option is specifically related to education within the field of radiologic technology?
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Which individual is regarded as the Father of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines?
Which individual is regarded as the Father of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines?
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When was the first class for X-ray technology officially held in the Philippines?
When was the first class for X-ray technology officially held in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of radiologic technologists regarding the images they produce?
Which of the following is a responsibility of radiologic technologists regarding the images they produce?
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What significant contribution did Dr. Jose T. Gaffud make to radiologic education?
What significant contribution did Dr. Jose T. Gaffud make to radiologic education?
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Which college was the second to offer Radiologic Technology in the Philippines?
Which college was the second to offer Radiologic Technology in the Philippines?
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Which organization administered the licensure examination for X-ray technicians starting in 1974?
Which organization administered the licensure examination for X-ray technicians starting in 1974?
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What role did Dr. Cirilo Rodriguez have in the context of X-ray technology in the Philippines?
What role did Dr. Cirilo Rodriguez have in the context of X-ray technology in the Philippines?
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Which significant event occurred in 1988 regarding radiologic technology education?
Which significant event occurred in 1988 regarding radiologic technology education?
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What year was the Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians (PSXRT) formed?
What year was the Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians (PSXRT) formed?
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Who was the first president of the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)?
Who was the first president of the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)?
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What was a key objective of the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)?
What was a key objective of the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)?
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What year did the Philippine Society of Medical Radiologic Technologists (PHISMERT) get established?
What year did the Philippine Society of Medical Radiologic Technologists (PHISMERT) get established?
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In which year did the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART) fuse three organizations into one?
In which year did the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART) fuse three organizations into one?
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How long was the term for elected officers in the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)?
How long was the term for elected officers in the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)?
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When did the Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians (PSXRT) become inactive?
When did the Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians (PSXRT) become inactive?
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Which of these organizations was fused to create PART?
Which of these organizations was fused to create PART?
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Who was the president that approved R.A. 7431?
Who was the president that approved R.A. 7431?
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What is the primary function of the Board of Radiologic Technology as defined in R.A. 7431?
What is the primary function of the Board of Radiologic Technology as defined in R.A. 7431?
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Which date marks the first computerized licensure examination for radiologic technologists?
Which date marks the first computerized licensure examination for radiologic technologists?
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Who was the first chairman of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
Who was the first chairman of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
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What does the process of credentialing specifically assess?
What does the process of credentialing specifically assess?
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Which individual currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
Which individual currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
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Which regulatory action took place on September 20, 1993?
Which regulatory action took place on September 20, 1993?
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What is the main focus of registration in the context of R.A. 7431?
What is the main focus of registration in the context of R.A. 7431?
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Study Notes
The Radiologic Technology Act of 1992 (RA 7431)
- The law that regulates the practice of radiologic technology in the Philippines
- Approved on April 22, 1992
- Signed into law by President Corazon Aquino
Qualification for Examination
- Must be a Filipino citizen
- Must be of good moral character
- Have not been convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude
- Must be a holder of a baccalaureate degree in radiologic technology or an associate degree in x-ray technology from a government-recognized institution
- Qualifications for licensure examination stipulated in Section 19 of RA 7431
Scope of Radiologic Technology Examination
- Defined in Section 21 of RA 7431
- Divided into 10 subjects and their corresponding weights:
- Radiation Physics and Equipment Maintenance (10%)
- Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (10%)
- Radiographic Positioning (10%)
- Radiographic Technique (10%)
- Special Procedures (10%)
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology (10%)
- Photochemistry and Film Analysis (10%)
- Nursing and Department Procedures in Radiology and Professional Ethics (5%)
- Ultrasound (5%)
- Radiation Therapy (5%)
- Nuclear Medicine (5%)
- Radiologic Pathology (5%)
- Computed Tomography / Magnetic Resonance Imaging (5%)
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Test your knowledge on the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992, which regulates the practice of radiologic technology in the Philippines. This quiz covers the qualifications for examination, the scope of radiologic technology examination, and the subjects involved. Prepare to see how well you understand the law and its implications.