Monthly Archives: March 2009

Radiographic Cassette: A Must-Read

Hariette A.W.

Radiographic Cassette: A thin light- tight container, slightly larger that the film it is intended to hold. 2 Major Parts of the Cassette The front Cover – usually made of Carbon Fiber and other plastic materials. This must be rigid and durable but radiolucent. This is made of materials with low atomic number so that it will not attenuate radiation. Back Part of the Cassette – made of steel or of light- weight material such as magnesium or lead. Others – consist of hinges and latches Carbon Fiber material used to front cover of the cassette due to its strength Click Here To Read More

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Past and Present Members of the Philippine Board of Radiologic Technology

Hariette A.W.

The Board of Radiologic Technology was created on February 27, 1992 by virtue of Republic Act No. 7431 also known as the “Radiologic Technology Act of 1992.” The first Board was composed of Fortunato C. Gabon Jr. as Chairman with Jose T. Gaffud, Editha C. Mora, Dexter R. Rodelas and Dr. Eulinia M. Valdezco as Members. The Rules and Regulations governing the examination, registration, licensure and practice of radiologic and x-ray technology was promulgated on September 20, 1993. The Board conducted its first fully computerized licensure examinations on December 27, 1993, the results of which were released on April 9, Click Here To Read More

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