Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

51.0814 - Radiologist assistant

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to perform patient assessment, patient management, selected imaging procedures and to make initial observations of diagnostic images. These programs include courses in radiologic procedures and techniques, cross sectional anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, patient care and management, and radiation biology.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • radiologist assistant

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • medical radiation technologist(51.0911)
    • radiation protection/health physics technician(51.0916)
    • radiation therapist(51.0907)
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