Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | University of Iowa

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionMonitoringOperation and ControlCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to speci
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specif
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.

Technology

Categorization or classification softwareMedical softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Automated defibrillatorsAutomatic x ray film processorsCollimatorsCompression bandsComputed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systemsComputed tomography CT scannersConesCushionsCylindersDesktop computersDiagnostic ultrasound equipmentDiaphragmsDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM imaging equipmentDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipmentDigital transmission densitometers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high29-2034.00	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	title_inference	$77,660 median$106,990 top	+4.3%	980

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex and non-routine imaging examinations — perform autonomously across the full scope of radiologic procedures, adapting technique for trauma, pediatric, and bariatric patients in a Level I trauma center.
Equipment exposure parameters and technical factors — optimize independently for atypical clinical presentations, balancing diagnostic image quality against radiation dose in a specialty imaging department.
Comprehensive radiation safety programs — apply and audit protective measures for staff and patients across multiple procedure rooms, ensuring continuous regulatory compliance in a hospital radiology suite.
Image quality analysis and diagnostic suitability assessment — critically evaluate x-ray, fluoroscopic, and digital studies, making independent determinations on acceptability before radiologist interpretation.
Patient condition changes and adverse events — assess, triage, and coordinate emergency responses during imaging procedures, communicating critical findings clearly to the care team.
Advanced contrast and pharmacological agent protocols — prepare and administer under radiologist supervision using clinical judgment to adjust for patient allergies or contraindications in an interventional suite.
Multidisciplinary coordination with physicians and nursing staff — facilitate seamless patient handoffs and imaging consultations using precise oral and written communication in an integrated healthcare environment.
Quality control analysis of imaging systems — conduct routine equipment performance tests, identify calibration drift, and initiate corrective action to maintain diagnostic accuracy across departmental equipment.
Inductive reasoning applied to ambiguous clinical requests — resolve incomplete or conflicting physician orders by independently determining the most clinically appropriate imaging approach in time-sensitive situations.
Continuing education and evidence-based technique updates — integrate new imaging protocols and safety guidelines into daily practice, applying critical thinking to improve patient outcomes in a teaching hospital.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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