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Hospital of University of Pennsylvania Programmatic Exit Survey




Please indicate if you have acquired the following competencies to the best of your knowledge:

  1. Uses professional terminology when interacting with health care professionals.
    yes no

  2. Ability to properly Interpret radiographic procedures requisitions.
    yes no

  3. Demonstrates knowledge of human structure and function including general anatomy and anatomical relationships, organ and system functions and relationships and sectional anatomy.
    yes no

  4. Demonstrates knowledge and use of positioning terminology.
    yes no

  5. Ability to properly use immobilization devices.
    yes no

  6. Demonstrates knowledge and use of proper breathing instructions.
    yes no

  7. Demonstrates ability to make positioning modifications for patients unwilling or unable to cooperate.
    yes no

  8. Ability to identify and evaluate technique and positioning variations for trauma, pediatric, geriatric and atypical patients.
    yes no

  9. Demonstrates knowledge of adequate patient preparation for procedures.
    yes no

  10. Demonstrates knowledge of patient instructions regarding diet restrictions.
    yes no

  11. Demonstrates knowledge of injectable and non-injectable contrast media types, uses and precautions.
    yes no

  12. Identifies pharmaceuticals commonly used for radiography procedures.
    yes no

  13. Demonstrates knowledge of pathology and the ability to recognize common disease processes on images.
    yes no

  14. Demonstrates knowledge of methods of verification of patient identification and requested procedures.
    yes no

  15. Properly uses methods of patient transfer and good body mechanics.
    yes no

  16. Demonstrates knowledge of methods of disinfecting and sterilization.
    yes no

  17. Demonstrates knowledge of the various types of isolation techniques.
    yes no

  18. Ability to monitor vital signs.
    yes no

  19. Ability to recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life-support procedures.
    yes no

  20. Knowledge of monitoring medical equipment used in Medical Imaging.
    yes no

  21. Ability to anticipate and provide basic patient care and comfort.
    yes no

  22. Ability to operate radiographic imaging equipment and accessory devices.
    yes no

  23. Demonstrates knowledge of x-ray tube operating characteristics.
    yes no

  24. Ability to manipulate a fluoroscopic unit.
    yes no

  25. Ability to evaluate performance of radiographic systems including recognition of safe limits of equipment operation, and methods for reporting deficiencies to the proper authority.
    yes no

  26. Ability to identify the basic components and control panel of radiographic equipment.
    yes no

  27. Demonstrates understanding of the electronics of x-ray generation to include circuitry and equipment variables.
    yes no

  28. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions necessary for determining technical factors.
    yes no

  29. Ability to evaluate and adapt exposure factors for various patient conditions, equipment, accessories and contrast media to maintain radiographic quality.
    yes no

  30. Understands concepts of intensifying screens appropriate to specific procedures.
    yes no

  31. Ability to evaluate the need for and proper use of grids and other image enhancing devices.
    yes no

  32. Demonstrates knowledge of film processing methods and skills relating to quality assurance.
    yes no

  33. Ability to evaluate radiographic/image quality.
    yes no

  34. Demonstrates understanding of digital imaging concepts and information processing techniques (CR, DR, PACS).
    yes no

  35. Properly uses methods of patient protection for all patients including male patients, women of childbearing age and pediatric patients.
    yes no

  36. Ability to modify exposure factors to increase protection for the patient.
    yes no

  37. Demonstrates understanding of proper use of filtration, accessory equipment and methods, beam restriction devices, patient positioning aids, and shielding devices to protect the patient from unnecessary ionizing radiation.
    yes no

  38. Demonstrates understanding of dose effect to include genetic dose indicators, somatic dose indicators and adverse biological effects.
    yes no

  39. Demonstrates understanding of personnel protection concepts including time, distance and shielding during radiography and fluoroscopy.
    yes no

  40. Demonstrates knowledge of the basic properties of radiation.
    yes no

  41. Demonstrates awareness of the ethical responsibilities of radiation protection.
    yes no

  42. Demonstrates knowledge of the criteria for radiation monitoring methods.
    yes no

  43. Demonstrates knowledge of established standards and recommendations from NCRP.
    yes no

  44. Ability to exercise independent judgment in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures.
    yes no

  45. Demonstrates understanding of venipuncture theory and techniques.
    yes no

  46. Demonstrates understanding of oxygen administration techniques.
    yes no

  47. Demonstrates the ability to think critically.
    yes no

  48. Ability to perform of web-based assignments by accessing web sites, downloading appropriate materials and completing independent learning activities.
    yes no

  49. Development of PowerPoint and poster presentations at an elementary level.
    yes no

    Please indicate if there were sufficient learning resources (reference materials, models, bones etc.) in the following areas to assist you in the developing competence.

  50. Current imaging technologies
    yes no

  51. Emerging or developing imaging technologies
    yes no

  52. Varied in content
    yes no

  53. Varied in type (printed material verses models)
    yes no

  54. Varied in format (books, CD-ROM, periodicals, etc.)
    yes no

    Please indicate if there were sufficient student services to assure the achievement of student learning outcomes and program goals.

  55. Student advisement by faculty
    yes no

  56. Student Center Services
    yes no

  57. Access to tutoring
    yes no

  58. Access to Internet and computers
    yes no

  59. Lockers for personal belongings in a secure location
    yes no

  60. Recreational Areas
    yes no



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