Introduction

Welcome to the Clinical Preceptor Reference Guide for Student Competencies! This resource has been designed to support clinical preceptors in effectively assessing radiography students during competency evaluations. Our goal is to enhance the clinical education experience by providing clear guidelines for evaluating a student’s knowledge and performance while reinforcing their understanding of anatomy, positioning, and image quality.

This guide will help preceptors:

Identify Key Anatomy: A checklist of critical anatomical structures that students should recognize and correctly demonstrate for each exam.

Ask Targeted Questions: Suggested questions to prompt students to explain their positioning choices, identify anatomy on the image, and evaluate the quality of the radiograph.

Test Image Evaluation Skills: Criteria for assessing the student’s ability to analyze the image for proper positioning, technique, and diagnostic quality.

By using this guide, preceptors can foster a more consistent and thorough approach to competency assessments, ensuring that students gain confidence and expertise in performing radiographic exams. Thank you for your commitment to mentoring the next generation of radiologic technologists!