Radio Imaging is mainly used to produce radiograph of patients using X-rays to find out the patient's exact medical condition.

1. Radio Imaging Technology- Scopes, Courses, &
Careers
Summary
The need for educated and professional radiologists in hospitals, clinics, and health centres is steadily increasing. The radiographic field will
continue to show higher employment growth in the future. After completing the required degree in this field, one can apply as a radiologist
(MD), radiologist / radiographer, radiologist, ultrasound technician, MRI technician, CAT Scan Technologist/ CT Tech/ CT Scan Technologist.
“Radiology is one of the exciting and interesting medical courses that makes the use of imaging to distinguish and treat diseases available in
the body.”
Radio imaging is mainly used to produce radiographs of patients using X- rays to find out the patient’s exact medical condition. The persons,
who conduct this work are called radiographers or radio technologists. In addition to X- rays, a radiographer also considers the production of
CT scans, ultrasounds and MRI.
The field of radiology has two broad areas- diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology.
Diagnostic radiology is the area of medicine specialization that uses X-Ray images and other imaging techniques to diagnose a patient’s illness
and injury.
Interventional radiology is another medical specialty that uses techniques for directional imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound).

3. In the field of radiology, one gets numerous options to pursue different courses such as diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and
certification courses. One can apply for different under graduate courses after completing 12th standard. Below are the lists of available
radiology courses-
• 1.Certificate Courses (generally 6 months)
• Certificate in Radiography
• Certificate in Radiology Assistant
• Certificate in Radiography Diagnostic
2.Diploma Courses (generally 1-2 years)
• Diploma in Radiography and Radiotherapy
• Diploma in Radio-diagnostic Technology
3.Bachelor’s Courses (generally 3 years)
• B.Sc in Radiography
• B.Sc (Hons.) in Medical Radiotherapy Technology

4. 4.Master’s Courses (2 years)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Sciences
• Post Graduate Diploma in X-ray Radiography and Ultra-sonography
Career Opportunities in Radiology
The career and employment opportunities in the area of radiography are very wide. The demand for qualified imaging technologists has
recently increased, with the spark of new radiology technology and its use in medical science. Radiographers can work in private and
government hospitals in India. Numbers of part-time and full-time jobs are available.
Radiographers have vast employment prospects, both within the country and abroad. Radiography is a demanding profession, as radiographers
are greatly required in various health centers such as nursing homes, hospitals, diagnostic centers and super-specialty hospitals.
There are several career paths available in the field of radiology field but one is generally provided with the job as per their specialization,
experience and skills..

5. Popular Job Profiles:
• Radiologist
• Radiology Technician
• Radiology Assistant
• Radiology Technologist/Radiographer
• Radiology Nurse
• MRI Technician
• Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• CAT Scan Technologist / CT Tech / CT Scan Technologist

6. Common Working Places:
• Government Hospitals
• Public Health Centres
• Private Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Diagnostic Labs

7. Key Points
1.Courses in Radiology
Certificate Courses (generally 6 months)
• Certificate in Radiography
• Certificate in Radiology Assistant
• Certificate in Radiography Diagnostic
Diploma Courses (generally 1-2 years)
• Diploma in Radiography and Radiotherapy
• Diploma in Radio-diagnostic Technology
Bachelor’s Courses (generally 3 years)
• B.Sc in Radiography
• B.Sc (Hons.) in Medical Radiotherapy Technology

8. Master’s Courses (2 years)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Sciences
• Post Graduate Diploma in X-ray Radiography and Ultra-sonography
2.Popular Job Profiles:
• Radiologist
• Radiology Technician
• Radiology Assistant
• Radiology Technologist/Radiographer
• Radiology Nurse
• MRI Technician

9. • Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• CT Tech / CAT Scan Technologist / CT Scan Technologist
• 3.Common Working Places:
• Government Hospitals
• Public Health Centres
• Private Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Diagnostic Labs
Published by Brainware University