Introduction

Medical Imaging Technologist is a health care profession concerned with imaging the body parts and diagnosing abnormalities. The Radiologic Technology Program is designed to prepare students to function as Radiologic technologists. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the diagnostic uses of X-rays, as well as the technical skills to use X-ray equipment in both laboratory and clinical settings. The course is developed to enable students to operate X-ray equipment, assist in the diagnosis of disease observing proper medical ethics. Students will learn the nature of radiation, the principles of electricity, the structure of X-ray machines, and the operation of a clinical X-ray department.

Medical Imaging technologists required a higher level of knowledge and skills to operate modern and sophisticated equipment like Digital Radiography, Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Scope of Practice

• Medical Imaging technologists work along with the radiologist in performing medical imaging procedures to diagnose the diseases and disorders of the human body.
• Medical Imaging technologists operate modern and sophisticated Digital X-ray, CT, MRI and Interventional Angiography equipment to demonstrate and examine anatomical structures by applying knowledge of anatomy, body positioning skills and medical imaging techniques.
• Medical Imaging technologists are also trained to perform these duties at the patient’s bedside and in the operating room.