B.SC. RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING TECHNOLOGY

About the Course

B.Sc. in Radiology and Imaging Technology is a 4-year undergraduate program designed to train students in the use of medical imaging techniques to diagnose and monitor various diseases. The course covers the operation of advanced imaging equipment such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.Students learn both theoretical and practical aspects of radiographic procedures, image interpretation basics, patient positioning, radiation safety, and equipment maintenance.

Course Objectives

• 1.To provide foundational and advanced knowledge of human anatomy, pathology, and imaging technology.

• 2.To train students to operate imaging equipment like X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound machines.

• 3.To ensure safety and accuracy in imaging procedures.

• 4.To develop skills in patient positioning, image capturing, and radiation protection.

• 5.To enable students to assist radiologists in diagnostic procedures.

Curriculum and Syllabus

• 1.Human Anatomy

• 2.Physiology

• 3.Biochemistry

• 4.Fundamentals of Radiographic Techniques

• 5.Basic Physics in Radiology

• 6.Medical Terminology

• 7.Radiation Physics

• 8.General Radiography

• 9.Special Investigations (Barium studies, IVP, etc.)

• 10.Imaging Physics

• 11.Radiographic Equipment Maintenance

• 12.Radiation Protection and Dosimetry

• 13.Digital Imaging and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

• 14.Advanced Imaging Techniques (CT, MRI, PET)

• 15.Ultrasonography Basics

• 16.Interventional Radiology

• 17.Radiographic Positioning and Image Analysis

• 18.Quality Control in Radiology

• 19.Hospital and Patient Care Ethics

Fourth Year (Internship)

Hands-on training in:

• 1.X-Ray Units

• 2.CT & MRI Scanners

• 3.Mammography

• 4.Fluoroscopy

• 5.Emergency Radiology

• 6.Interventional Radiology Labs

Key Imaging Modalities Taught

Anesthesia technologists have a range of career opportunities:

• 1.X-Ray:Basic imaging using ionizing radiation.

• 2.Ultrasound: Imaging using high-frequency sound waves.

• 3.CT Scan: Cross-sectional imaging with computed tomography.

• 4.MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging using magnetic fields.

• 5.Mammography: Breast tissue imaging.

• 6.Fluoroscopy:Real-time moving X-ray imaging.

• 7.PET Scan:Functional imaging using radioactive tracers

Skills Acquired

• 1.Patient handling and communication

• 2.Operation and calibration of imaging machines

• 3.Radiation safety practices

• 4.Anatomy-based image analysis

• 5.Emergency response in radiology units

• 6.Ethical and legal responsibilities