American Board Examination of Allied Health, Radiographer

American Board Examination of Allied Health, Radiographer

The American Board Examination of Allied Health, Radiographer, is a professional certification that assesses the technical knowledge and clinical skills of radiographers to ensure they can safely and accurately perform diagnostic imaging procedures in compliance with healthcare standards.

Radiographer

Duration: 3 Hours
Number of Questions: 150
Exam Code: RAD5152
Passing Score: 55%

Exam Coverage:

• Patient Management.
• Radiation Protection.
• X-ray & CT.
• Health and Safety.
• Ultrasound & MRI.
• Nuclear Medicine.
• Operation of Equipment.
• General Anatomy.
• Patient Safety, Professionalism & Ethics.
• Procedure Management.

Recommended References:

1. Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition, John Lampignano and Leslie E. Kendrick, Mosby Publisher, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2017. ISBN: 9780323399661.
2. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 6th Edition, Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton, Saunders Publisher, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2015. ISBN: 978-0323315791.
3. Sherer, M.S., Visconti, P.J., et al. Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 8th Edition, Mosby, 2018. ISBN: 978-0-323-44666-2.
4. Westbrook C., and Talbot J., MRI in Practice.
5. Gurley’s, Introduction to Radiologic Technology.
6. X-Ray Technician (Passbooks) (Career Examination Passbooks).
7. CT & MRI Pathology: A Pocket Atlas.
8. Radiographic and Angiographic Procedures with an Introduction to Specialized Imaging, FA Davis.
9. Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference, Pete Shackett, 3rd Edition, 2019.
10. MRI in Practice, Catherine Westbrook.
11. Health Professions Council (HPC), Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, London, HPC website (accessed November 20, 2019).