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Radiology
Radiology is a branch of medicine that utilizes x-ray imagery to diagnose and treat diseases.
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An air-fluid level in radiology is?
a line representing the level of a collection of fluid seen in profile with air or gas above it.
Are there different types of radiology courses?
Radiology is the use of imaging to diagnose and cure ailments. There are over 5 types of radiology. These includes breast imaging, chest radiology, head and neck radiology.
What schools offer radiology programs in Seattle WA area?
You can obtain this information by clicking on the related links section (College Board) indicated at the bottom of this answer section and using the College Board site College MatchMaker search engine. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of part or all of them. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study (majors), entrance requirements, tuition and fees, financial assistance, room and board, athletic programs, school activities, etc., and a link to each institutions official web page. Practice navigating this site. It will be well worth the time and effort.
WARNING!!!
When choosing a college or university within the United States, make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below I have listed the six regional accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, or that do not have the best accreditation, and are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.
Regional Accreditation Agencies
· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.
· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.
What other names are there for a thyroid nuclear medicine scan?
may also be referred to as a thyroid scintiscan. The name of the radioactive substance used may be incorporated and the study called a technetium thyroid scan or an iodine thyroid scan.
How long does it take to be a radiology technician if you are about to graduate high school?
My guess about 6 months to a year. This is a vocational type of job. Call up your local community college or vocational school and they can send you their program. Good luck.
How much does an anesthesiology technician make?
It depends on what the job description is. Go to the link, check out the general catagory, anesthesiology technician, and then the specific description. In general, the range is from $2000 to $4500 per month. A previous answer suggested that the salary could be as much as $400,000 yearly. This appears to be a highly specific situation, which does not correspond to the usual situation.
Is radiology tech a man's job?
Absolutely not. A woman is just as capable of being a radiology tech as a man, just as they are as good at being doctors, engineers, scientists, accountants, CEO's, etc. as men are.
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Indication for digital radiography?
Digital Radiography is instantaneous. In less than 3 seconds you can get a very clear sharp image. Not exactly sure what "Indication for Digital radiography?" is asking, but it is higher technology and the image quality will be there forever. Its much easier to save your images in a digital format rather than film. No processing or chemicals are needed. There are so many advantages. I hope this answers whatever you were looking for.
How can you validate a radiology degree from another country in the US?
In order to validate a radiology degree from another country in the United States, you will need to be "board eligible". In order to fulfill this requirement, you will need to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination. You will also need to complete a residency program to become certified as a radiologist in the United States.
Radiological images obtained while the boby is rotated are called?
Radiological images obtained while the body is rotated are called Oblique views.
How much schooling is involved in oncology?
If you wish to be an oncologist, you need a bachelors degree (~4years), a medical degree (4 years), an internal medicine residency (3 years) and an oncology internship (2-3 years). technicians and nurses in the field require far less training (usually a bachelor's degree or equivalent certificate).
Which school have the best radiology technologist program?
You can obtain this information by going to www.collegeboard.com/splash/ and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine, or you can also click on the related links section (College Board) indicated below this answer box, which will take you directly to the site. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of part or all of them. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, financial assistance, room and board, athletic programs etc. and a link to each institutions official web page. Practice navigating this site. It will be well worth the time and effort.
WARNING!!!
When choosing a college or university, make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below I have listed the six accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, and institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, where they are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.
Regional Accreditation Agencies
· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.
· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.
What is a gamma camera for radiology?
Gamma camera is the common equipment used in nuclear medicine to detect various diseases.Technique used is scintigraphy(detecting amount of radiation emitted) of gamma emission and the intensity is used as images.These images are interpreted by radiologist or nuclear medicine specialists.Common indication for such a study is cancer detection especially bone metastasis.SPECT is a modification.PET(Positron emission Tomography) machine can be made incorporating gamma camera.
What is the radiographic technique used to provide information about brain metabolism?
FDG- PET scanning is a technique that can provide information about brain metabolism. Another technique for such imaging is SPECT.
What is the starting pay for a radiology technician at a major hospital?
The starting pay for radiology technicians varies dramatically from region to region in the United States. However, a first year radiology technician for a major hospital could expect to earn about $60,000-$80,000 right away.
What is the medical code for radiology?
Under normal circumstances, you would have more specific information for the radiological procedure; such as type, anatomical location and other criteria. Otherwise, if documentation is not specific to warrant a specific CPT radiology code, you would use an "unlisted procedure" code.
74340
What is diagnostic radiology used for?
Diagnostic radiology is used as it's name suggests, for diagnosing problems within the human body without using invasive techniques. Xrays are best used for identifying issues with bones or other dense matter.
