Kerala Radiographer Syllabus
Section A – Radio diagnosis (50 marks) | |
Module | Topics |
1 ( 10 marks) | General Physics, Radiation Physics with relevance to diagnostic radiology |
2 (10 Marks) | Anatomy, Physiology, pathology with relevance to diagnostic radiology |
3 (10 Marks) | Radiography including dark room techniques |
4 (10 Marks) | Radiation protection and advanced aspects in diagnostic radiology |
5 (10 marks) | Miscellaneous topics not covered in the above modules but of Practical importance including ethics, mandatory regulatory bodies guidelines, interpersonal & patient relationships, errors in radiology, reporting etc. |
Section B – Radiotherapy (50 marks) | |
Module | Topics |
6 ( 10 marks) | Radiation/ Medical Physics relevant to the Radiotherapy including practical aspects |
7 ( 10 marks) | Anatomy/ Pathology relevant to the subject of Radiotherapy (including TNM staging, staging work up), cancer epidemiology, cancer registry. |
8 (10 Marks) | Principles of radiotherapy, various radiotherapy techniques, principles of tele therapy and brachytherapy, radioisotopes |
9 ( 10 Marks) | Management of cancers of various sites, simulation radiation treatment planning, patient set up, treatment verification and treatment execution, radiation induced acute and late toxicities |
10 (10 Marks) | Advanced radiotherapy techniques, gaps in radiation treatment, ethical issues, patient counseling, inter personal and patient relationships, Radiation protection relevant to Radiotherapy. |
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