BS Radiology Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of the 4 years degree program in Radiology is to skills, techniques, and ethical values to enable them to apply their acquired expertise at a level between the doctors and the patient for efferent health service delivery.

Skills to be learnt during course:
• Demonstrate good knowledge of the detailed Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Ability to learn and master the operation of simple / advanced sophisticated imaging machinery.
• Ability to identify troubleshooting & problems related to the equipment’s used in Radiology.
• Perform maintenance and corrective measures on imaging instruments, where required.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge and technical skills regarding the diagnostic Radiology Technology including X-Rays, Medical Sonography, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medical, Fluoroscopes, and cardiovascular imaging etc.
• Explaining the patient about the procedure, precautions, and correct positioning.
• Place the equipment in the proper position in relation to patient’s body determine the proper machine settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proper usage of the radiation protection equipment.
• Manage small administrative issues of the department including purchase / replacement of the related equipment. • Maintenance of work records, dye, and chemical storage, up to date methodology and miscellaneous duties.
• Complete work in compliance with the quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of stock solution, controls, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft office suite.
• Knowledge of record keeping.
• The ability to analyze and modify the imaging techniques according to the circumstances.
• Attend continuing education programs as funding and workload permits.
• Instruct and teach the junior staff and training technologies