Diploma in X-Ray Technician
COURSE INTRODUCTION
A Diploma in X-ray technician is a vocational training program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to operate X-ray equipment and perform X-ray procedures. This course typically spans over 2 years and covers both theoretical and practical aspects of radiography. The curriculum includes subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Radiation Physics, Radiographic Positioning, Radiographic Techniques, and Patient Care Management, among others. Students learn how to produce clear and accurate images of the body that are used by physicians to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Graduates of this program can look forward to career opportunities as X-ray technicians, radiology technicians, radiographers, or MRI technicians, contributing significantly to patient care and medical diagnostics in the healthcare industry. The course not only emphasizes the technical proficiency required to operate complex radiographic equipment but also focuses on patient safety, ethical considerations, and the importance of effective communication skills in a healthcare setting.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (10+2). Age: 17+on 31st Dec in the year of admission.
Duration
2 Years
Career Opportunities
X-ray Technician/Radiologic Technologist: Operating X-ray equipment in
hospitals, clinics, or imaging centres. - MRI Technologist: Specializing in magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
- CT Technologist: Operating CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images of
the body.
- Interventional Radiology Technologist: Assisting during minimally invasive
procedures.
- Radiation Therapy Technologist: Administering therapeutic radiation doses
to cancer patients.
- Quality Control Technologist: Ensuring maintenance and calibration of X-ray
equipment.
