RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Components of Preparedness: A Study Tool for the NMTCB Examination
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 79
OP 92
VO 22
IS 2
A1 Ann M. Steves
A1 Karen L. Blondeau
A1 Martha W. Pickett
YR 1994
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/22/2/79.abstract
AB Objective: Preparedness is vital for the successful completion of the NMTCB examination. Methods: The NMTCB has developed a set of statements called the Components of Preparedness (COP) that are designed to provide additional information about examination content. The COP statement for each task in the 1991 validated task analysis includes a definition of the content base, the knowledge required to perform the task and one or more taxonomy levels. The validated task analysis appears in an earlier JNMT article. Results: Three taxonomy levels are defined that are used to assess the examinee’s intellectual preparedness to practice entry-level nuclear medicine technology. Conclusion: By testing an examinee’s various levels of understanding, the NMTCB hopes to ensure the quality of certified nuclear medicine technologists and maintain the highest standards possible.