Qualifying Examination References

CategoryExam ReferencesRadiology Technician

1. Comprehensive Review for the Radiologic Technologist: Third Edition. Matthew Stevens, Robert I. Phillips.

2. Clarke, K.C.; Positioning in Radiography, Volume 1; Heinemann M. books,U.K. 3. Bontrager, Kenneth L.; Text book of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. Mosby. 4. An Atlas of Radiological Anatomy. Weir, J. & Abrahams, Chrchil Livingstone.

E.M.T1. EMT Complete: A Basic Work text 2. Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook 3. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured.

Laboratory Technician

1. lecture Notes on Immunology by G.Reeves 2. Medical Microbiology by Patrick Murray 3. lecture Notes on Hematology by N.C Hughes-Jones 4. Text book of blood banking and transfusion medicine by Sally V.Rudmann 5. Atlas of Parasitology 6. Lecture notes on clinical chemistry by Whitby 7. Basic Endocrinology

Dental Hygienist

1. Clinical Textbook of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Robert Ireland

Dental Assistant1. Essentials of Dental Assisting, 4th Edition, Robinson and Bird. 2. Essentials of Dental Radiology, 8th Edition, Johnson and Thomson. 3. Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion, 8th Edition, Ash and Nelson. 4. Anatomy of Orofacial Structures, 6th Edition Brand Isselhard. 5. Complete Review of Dental Assisting. Prentice Hall Health, Emily Andujo. 6. Modern Dental Assisting, 7th Edition. Torres and Ehrlich. 7. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 7th Edition. Bird and Robinson. 8. Pearson's Comprehensive Dental Assisting, Tyler. Lori, Pearson. 9. Phinney, Halsted. Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach, 3rd Edition. 10. Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 7th Edition, McDonald and Avery, Mosby. 11. Clinical Periodontology, 9th Edition, Carranza, et al., W.B. Saunders Co. 12. Diet and Nutrition in Oral Health, Palmer, Prentice Hall. 13. Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 6th Edition, Little et al, Mosby 14. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry, 2nd Edition, Summitt, Robbins and Schwartz,

Quintessence. 15. Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries, 7th Edition, Herbert H. Frommer. 16. White S, Pharoah M: Oral Radiology Principles and Interpretation, 4th Edition, Mosby. 17. Kaplan Dental Review, 3rd Edition, Paula Tomko, Kaplan Publishing. 18. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 2nd

Edition, Miller and Palenik. 19. Nutrition and Dental Health, 2nd Edition, Ann Ehrlich.

Dental Lab Technician

1. Dentistry - Base Metal Materials for Fixed Dental Restorations, ISO 16744:2003. 2. Orthodontic Lab Technology, Brian D. Willison CDT, Dr. Stephen P. Warunek DDS, MS. 3. Removable Partial Dentures (Color Atlas of Dental Medicine, Vol 2) 4. Dental Laboratory Procedures. Removable Partial Dentures, Vol 3. 5. A Color Atlas of Complete Dentures (Dental Techniques) by John A. Hobkirk. 6. Dental Laboratory Procedures: Complete Dentures, Volume 1 by Robert M. Morrow,

Kenneth D. Rudd, John E. Rhoads. 7. Science and Art of Dental Ceramics. Volume II: Bridge Design and Laboratory Procedures in

Dental Ceramics by John McLean.

8. Essentials of Dental Ceramics: An Artistic Approach by Gerard J. Chiche, Alain Pinault. 9. Implant Restorations: A Step-by-Step Guide by Carl Drago. 10. Anatomy for Dental Students, Dr. Johnson & W.J Moore. ISBN:0192626736.

Physiotherapist1. Muscle: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 5th Edition, Florence Peterson, 2005. 2. Clayton`s Electro Therapy, Theory and Practice, Angela Forster, 9th Edition 1999. 3. Tidy`s Physiotherapy, 13th Edition. 4. Physical Rehabilitation, Assessment and Treatment, 3rd Edition, Susan B.Q., Sullivan, 1994. 5. Tide`s Physical Therapy, Ann Thomason, 12th Edition.

Qualifying Examination Blueprint (Nature & contents of the test)

1. Radiology Technician

Passing score

RelativePercentage

ContentEvaluation Item

SUB-SECTIONSECTION

25%

1. Upper Limbs RadiographyI. Radiographic Technique

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

2. Lower Limbs Radiography

3. Skull Radiography

4. Vertebrae Radiography

5. Chest and Abdomen Radiography

6. General Radiography Terms & Positioning

45%

18%1. Human Body LandmarksII. Anatomy and

Radiographic Anatomy

2. Anatomy of Skeletal System

3. Radio-Anatomy of Alimentary Tract

4. Liver and Biliary Tract

5. Chest and Heart

6. Anatomy of Urinary System

15%

1. Types and Uses of Contrast Media

III. Fluoroscopy and Contrast Media

2. Operation of Fluoroscopy Unit

3. Contrast Media Examinations for Gastrointestinal Tract

4. Contrast Media Examinations for Urinary Tract

5. Examinations of the Biliary System

10%1. Types and Uses of X-ray FilmsIV. Image Recording

2. Intensifying Screens

3. Film Processing

4. Quality of Radiograph

5. Recording System

6. Dark Room

12%

1. Electromagnetic RadiationV. Radiation Physics and Protection

2. The interaction of X-ray with Matter

3. Radiation Measurement and Units

4. The Principle of Radiation Protection

5. Patient Protection in Radiology Department

6. Protection of Personnel in Radiology Department

10%

1. Components of X-ray MachinesVI. X-Ray Equipment

2. X-Ray Tubes

3. Principles of Electricity

4. The X-ray Table and Control Panel

10%1. Injuries and Fractures (Types and Management)

VII. Accidents and Emergency

Radiography

2. Shocks (Types and Management)

3. Acute Medical Conditions

4. Head and Spine Injuries

5. Dealing with Emergency Patient

100%

Important Note

The following scopes are required to sit for the Radiology Technician exam, The practitioners evaluation and scope of practice will be decided as per the policies and standard of the registration department – Qatar Council for Healthcare practitioners after reviewing and verifying the academic qualification and clinical experience as well as the other requirements

X-Ray Technician X-Ray Technologist Radiographer MRI Technician / Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Ultrasound technician (US Technician)

2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Passing Score

RelativePercentage

ContentsEvaluation Item

SUB-SECTIONSECTION

50%

4%1. Airway

I. ABC (12%)

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

4%2. Cardiovascular Emergencies

4%3. Respiratory Emergencies

10%1. Infants and ChildrenII. Infants and Children (10%)

2%1. Allergies

III. Medical/Behavioral Emergencies &

Obstetrics/Gynecology

(14%)

1%2. Behavioral Emergencies

2%3. Diabetes / Altered Mental Status

1%4. Environmental Emergencies

2%5. General Pharmacology

2%6. Geriatrics

2%7. Obstetrics / Gynecology

2%8. Poisoning / Overdose

2%1. Ambulance Operations

IV. Operations (6%) 2%2. Equipments

2%3. Gaining Access

1%1. Communication

V. Patient assessment (15%)

3%2. Focused History and Physical Exam -Trauma

3%3. Focused History and Physical Exam - Medical

4%4. Initial Assessment

4%5. Scene Size-UP

4%1. Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History

VI. Preparatory (18%)

2%2. Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

4%3. Lifting and Moving Patients

2%4. Medical / Legal and Ethical Issues

4%5. The Human Body

2%6. Well-Being and Infection Control

7%1. Bleeding and ShockVII. Trauma (25%)

6%2. Injuries to the Head and Spine

6%3. Musculoskeletal Care

6%4. Soft Tissue Injuries

100%100%

Important Note

The following scope are required to sit for the emergency Medical Technician exam .The practitioners evaluation and scope of practice will be decided as per the policies and standard of the registration department – Qatar Council for Healthcare practitioners after reviewing and verifying the academic qualification and clinical experience as well as the other requirements

EMT Paramedic Critical care Paramedic Advanced emergency Technician

3. Laboratory Technician

Passing ScoreRelative PercentageContentEvaluation

ItemTopics:

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

50%

3%General Lab1.

29%Microbiology2.

18%Hematology3.

10%Blood Bank4.

17%Biochemistry5.

3%Hormones6.

10%Parasitology7.

10%Immunology8.

100%Total

Important Note

The following scopes are required to sit for the Laboratory Technician exam. The practitioners evaluation and scope of practice will be decided as per the policies and standard of the registration department – Qatar Council for Healthcare practitioners after reviewing and verifying the academic qualification and clinical experience as well as the other requirements

Lab Technician Lab Technologist

4. Dental Hygienist

Passing ScoreRelative PercentageContentEvaluation Item

Topics:

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

50 %

6%Anatomy and Physiology1.

2%Anesthesia and Sedation2.

3%Bleaching3.

3%Business Procedure4.

4%Clinical Examination 5.

4%Dental Materials6.

4%Dental Radiography7.

4%Emergency Care8.

2%Ethics9.

12%Infection Control10.

7%Oral Biology11.

11%Oral Pathology and Microbiology12.

3%Oral Surgery13.

3%Orthodontics14.

11%Periodontology15.

4%Pharmacology16.

11%Preventive Dentistry17.

3%Prosthodontics18.

3%Restorative Dentistry19.

100%Total

5. Dental Assistant

Passing ScoreRelative PercentageContentEvaluation ItemTopics:

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

40%

14%Dental Anatomy1.

16%Dental Assistant2.

16%Dental Health3.

14%Dental Material4.

20%Dental Radiology5.

10%Infection Control6.

10%Preventive Dentistry7.

100%Total

6. Dental Lab Technician

Passing ScoreRelative PercentageContentEvaluation ItemTopics:

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

40%

22%Complete Denture1.

7%Dental Anatomy2.

7%Dental Ceramic3.

7%Dental Materials4.

7%Dental Occlusion5.

22%Fixed Bridge6.

6%Orthodontics7.

22%Removable Partial Denture8.

100%Total

7. Physiotherapist

Passing ScoreRelative PercentageContentEvaluation Item

Topics:

(70 MCQs, 2 hours)

50 %

60%I. Basic Knowledge

40%

Medical Knowledge1. Anatomy2. Physiology3. Path physiology

60%

PT Knowledge1. Electrotherapy2. Kinesiology3. Hydrotherapy4. Biomechanics5. Therapeutic Exercises6. Massage

40%II. Applied Knowledge

40%A. Orthopedics

30%B. Neurology & Pediatrics

30%C. Cardiopulmonary & Geriatrics

100%Total

Important Note

The following scopes are required to sit for the Physiotherapist exam. The practitioners evaluation and scope of practice will be decided as per the policies and standard of the registration department – Qatar Council for Healthcare practitioners after reviewing and verifying the academic qualification and clinical experience as well as the other requirements

physiotherapist physiotherapy Technician