RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination Syllabus
Curriculum domains
The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus (RANZCR Clinical Radiology Learning Outcomes, Version 1.3, January 2024) is organised into 9 curriculum domains. PRIMEX maps every domain below to study topics and learning objectives so you can track coverage as you prepare.
The 9 domains
- 2.1 Theoretical Principles — Electromagnetic radiation, X-ray production, photon interactions, attenuation, digital imaging.
- 2.2 Imaging Technology — Radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine.
- 2.3 Radiation Protection & Patient Safety — Dosimetry, radiobiology, radiation protection principles, MRI/US safety, QA.
- 4.1 Brain Anatomy — Cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, ventricular system, vascular supply.
- 4.2 Head and Neck Anatomy — Skull base, paranasal sinuses, orbit, temporal bone, neck vessels, cranial nerves.
- 4.3 Spine Anatomy — Vertebrae, spinal cord, nerve roots, meninges, vascular supply.
- 4.4 Thorax Anatomy — Chest wall, mediastinum, heart, lungs, pleura, diaphragm, breast.
- 4.5 Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy — Solid viscera, hollow viscera, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, vasculature.
- 4.6 Upper and Lower Limbs Anatomy — Bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves, vessels, ossification.
How PRIMEX maps to the syllabus
- Every domain above is mapped to PRIMEX study topics, so the curriculum tracker shows coverage domain by domain.
- Question banks, AI-graded SAQ practice and viva or OSCE simulation draw from these same mapped domains.
- Spaced-repetition scheduling and progress analytics surface the domains where your coverage is thinnest.
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How many domains does the RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus cover?
The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus is organised into 9 curriculum domains on PRIMEX, each mapped to study topics and learning objectives.
What is covered in the RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus?
The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus covers 9 domains: 2.1 Theoretical Principles, 2.2 Imaging Technology, 2.3 Radiation Protection & Patient Safety, 4.1 Brain Anatomy, 4.2 Head and Neck Anatomy, 4.3 Spine Anatomy, 4.4 Thorax Anatomy, 4.5 Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy, 4.6 Upper and Lower Limbs Anatomy.
Does PRIMEX cover the full RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus?
Yes. PRIMEX is curriculum-mapped to the RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination syllabus, so every domain and learning objective above is tracked across the question banks, study notes and curriculum tracker.