title: Positioning competencies for radiography graduates.
abstract: This article describes the results of a survey of radiography program directors on positioning competencies for entry-level radiographers. The survey asked program directors to classify projections as essential, important, rarely needed or for reference only. The objective of the study was to rank radiographic projections from most to least important in clinical practice. The data are provided for use by educators and employers in determining which projections are essential entry-level competencies.
authors.affiliation: Radiologic Technology Division, School of Allied Medical Professions, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Ballinger
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Glassner
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000145:classification / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce