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Technical Skills:● given a chest radiograph or CT, distinguish normal fromabnormal structures.● dictate a report that is brief and understandable undersupervision.● communicate verbally with referring physicians and house staffabout radiographic findings.● given an appropriate radiograph, recognize cardiacenlargement.● identify anatomy and significant pathology as seen on CT.Core experience:● observe image-guided biopsies of lesions within the thoraxDecision-Making and Value Judgment Skills:● make decisions about when to alert house staff to theimmediacy of a condition that is apparent on theradiograph.● determine when to request that a repeat examination isneeded because of technical inadequacy.● determine which cases can be interpreted and dictatedindependently and which cases require the assistance ofa faculty radiologist.General Objectives:After completion of the first two years, the resident will be able to:● demonstrate learning of the knowledge-based objectives● accurately and concisely prepare a chest radiograph report● communicate effectively with referring clinicians andsupervisory staff● understand standard patient positioning in chest radiology● obtain pertinent patient information relative to radiologicexaminations● demonstrate learning of the clinical indications forobtaining chest radiographs and when a chest CT orMRI may be necessary● demonstrate a responsible work ethicCPSP Intermediate Module in Diagnostic Radiology 201025