The document discusses the field of radiology including courses, careers, and job opportunities. It notes that the need for radiologists is increasing due to growth in the field. Courses range from certificate to masters level and include subjects like radiography, radiotherapy, and medical imaging. Popular career paths include roles as a radiologist, radiology technician, MRI technician, and ultrasound or CT scan technologist. Graduates can find employment in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and other healthcare facilities.

1. Radio Imaging Technology- Scopes, Courses, &
Careers
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).
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2. Radiology Courses & Duration
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

4. 3. Bachelor’s Courses (generally 3 years)
B.Sc in Radiography
B.Sc (Hons.) in Medical Radiotherapy Technology
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.

5. 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..
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
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
Master’s Courses (2 years)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology

8. • Post Graduate Diploma in Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Sciences
• Post Graduate Diploma in X-ray Radiography and Ultra-sonography
Popular Job Profiles:
• Radiologist
• Radiology Technician
• Radiology Assistant
• Radiology Technologist/Radiographer
• Radiology Nurse
• MRI Technician
• Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• CT Tech / CAT Scan Technologist / CT Scan Technologist
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