Diploma in Radiography 

Introduction:

    The Government of Nepal has called for the provision of basic health service to all by establishing a network of health services in all over Nepal. In this regard, the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has been contributing towards the development of different level of health personnel. In the field of Radiography and imaging, CTEVT has been running a program to produce middle level radiography and imaging service providers. The Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography graduates will be able to perform routine works related to technology in different level of hospitals, health institutions and imaging centres.

    This program is of three academic years' duration. The first year course focuses on basic science and foundational subjects, the second year course focuses on basic radiography and imaging related subjects and the third year is given to the application of learned skills and knowledge within the comprehensive practical settings in hospitals, health institutions and imaging center recognized by the ministry of health and population or concerned authority.

    The foundational subjects like English, Nepali, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are applicable for middle level health professional. The disciplinary subjects related to radiography field are included in second and third year. Along with the core radiography practice, the graduates will be capable of providing first aid, basic maternity care and basic public health care. This curricular program also makes the provision of practical exposure as well as real work practices in the specific areas of radiography and imaging technology. The curriculum structure and the subject-wise content reflect the details of this curriculum. In brief, this curriculum will guide to its implementers to produce competent and highly employable middle level technical workforces in the field of radiography and imaging technology.

Curriculum Title:

    Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography

Aim:

    This program aims to produce middle level technical personnel with sound academic knowledge equipped with perfect technical skills that can be faced in real life situation.

Program Objectives:

    After the completion of this program, the graduates will be able to:

• To perform all routine radiography/and assist in special x-ray examination
• To maintain photographic and x-ray equipment in good working order.
• To possess knowledge on recent advances in imaging technology.
• To protect the patients and staff from possible radiation hazards.
• To maintain records of x-ray examinations, filing of radiographs & ordering of necessary radiographic supplies.
• To provide care of the patients whilst in the x-ray department.
• To prepare radiography set up required for routine and special investigations.
• To practice quality control system in radiology department to deliver quality reports.
• To familiarize middle level radiography management works, supervision of subordinates and preparation of reports.
• To provide basic first aid Treatment.

Group Size:

    The group size will be maximum of 30 (Thirty) students in a batch.

Entry Criteria:

•  SLC Pass or SEE with GPA 2.00 plus minimum C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
• Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
• Enrolment will be made on the basis of merit list.

Medium of Instruction:

    The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali.

Course Duration:

    The total duration of this curricular program is three years. The program is based on yearly system. Moreover, one academic year consists of 39 academic weeks and one academic week consists up to 40 hours excluding evaluation period.

Pattern of Attendance:

    Minimum of 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Teacher and Student Ratio

    The ratio between teachers and students must be:

•  Overall ratio of teacher and student must be 1:10 (at the institution level)
• 1:30 for theory and tutorial class.
• 1:10 for practical class.

Qualification of Teachers and Instructors:

•  The program coordinator should be a master's degree holder in the related area or a Bachelor degree in the related area with one year teaching experience in related field.
• The disciplinary subject related teacher and demonstrators should be bachelor’s degree holder in the related area
• The foundational subject related teacher should be master degree holder in the related area.

Instructional Media and Materials:

    The following instructional media and materials are suggested for the effective instruction and demonstration.

• Printed Media Materials (assignment sheets, case studies, hand-outs, information sheets, individual training packets, procedure sheets, performance checklists, textbooks etc.).
• Non-projected Media Materials (display, models, flip chart, poster, writing board etc.).
• Projected Media Materials (Multimedia projector, slides etc.).
• Audio-Visual Materials (audiotapes, films, slide-tape programs, videodiscs, videotapes etc.).
• Computer-Based Instructional Materials (computer-based training, interactive video etc.). 

Teaching Learning Methodologies:

    The methods of teachings for this curricular program will be a combination of several approaches (not limited to as mentioned here) such as illustrated lecture, tutorial, group discussion, demonstration, simulation, guided practice, practical experiences, fieldwork, report writing, term paper presentation, community campaign, case analysis, role-playing, heuristic and other independent learning.

    Theory: Lecture, discussion, presentations, seminar, interaction, assignment, group work.

    Practical: Demonstration, observation, guided practice, self-practice and clinical practice etc.

Mode of Education:

    There will be inductive and deductive mode of education.

Examination and Marking Scheme:

1. Internal Assessment
• There will be a transparent/fair evaluation system for each subject both in theory and practical exposure.
• Each subject will be internal assessment at regular intervals and students will get the feedback about it.
• Weightage of theory and practical marks are mentioned in course structure.
• Continuous assessment format will be developed and applied by the evaluators for evaluating student's performance in the subjects related to the practical experience. 
2. Final examination
• Weightage of theory and practical marks are mentioned in course structure.
• Students must pass in all subjects both in theory and practical for certification. If a student becomes unable to succeed in any subject s/he will appear in the re-examination administered by CTEVT.
• Students will be allowed to appear in the final examination only after completing the internal assessment requirements. 
3. Requirement for final practical examination 
• Professional of relevant subject instructor must evaluate final practical examinations.
• One evaluator in one setting can evaluate not more than 15 students.
• Practical examination should be administered in actual situation on relevant subject with the provision of at least one internal evaluator from the concerned or affiliating institute led by external evaluator nominated by CTEVT.
• Provision of re-examination will be as per CTEVT policy 
4. Final Practicum evaluation will be based on 
• Instructional practicum attendance – 10%
• Logbook / Practicum book maintenance – 10%
• Spot performance (assigned task / practicum performance / identification / arrangement preparation / measurement) – 40%
• Viva voce: 
• - Internal examiner – 20% 
• - External examiner – 20% 
5. Pass Mark
• The students must secure minimum 40% marks in theory and 50% marks in practical. Moreover, the students must secure minimum pass marks in the internal assessment and in the final examination of each subject to pass the subject.  

Provision of Back Paper:

    There will be the provision of back paper but a student must pass all the subjects of all year within six years from the enrolment date; however there should be provision of chance exam for final year students as per CTEVT rules.

Disciplinary and Ethical Requirements:

• Intoxication, insubordination or rudeness to peers will result in immediate suspension followed by the review of the disciplinary review committee of the institute.
• Dishonesty in academic or practical activities will result in immediate suspension followed by administrative review, with possible expulsion.
• Illicit drug use, bearing arms in institute, threats or assaults to peers, faculty or staff will result in immediate suspension, followed by administrative review with possible expulsion.

Grading System:

The following grading system will be adopted:

• Distinction : 80 % and above
• First division : 65 % to below 80 %
• Second division : 50 % to below 65 %
• Pass division : Pass Marks to below 50 %

Certification and Degree Awards:

• Students who have passed all the components of all subjects of all 3 years are considered to have successfully completed the course.
• Students who have successfully completed the course will be awarded with a degree of "Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography". 

Career Opportunity:

    The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to Non-gazette 1st class / Level 5 (technical) or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies. The graduate will be eligible for registration with the related Council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).

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