Radiology

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Nuclear Medicine Technology is used to get information about structure and function of organs within human body. Today, it is said to be more efficient as compare to x-ray technology and provides more useful medical information. Nuclear medicine is safe, comfortable and does not involve the use of anesthesia in the treatment of diseases.

R 500 per month.

A radiologist is a medically qualified person who has specialised in radiology and therefore you need the A levels for medical school, a medical degree and then specialised post-graduate training (done on the job).

The person who takes your X-ray or whatever is a radiographer.

It depends on where in the world you are and the nature of the felony.

A good radiographer needs to be organised and efficient, but also capable of making a patient feel relaxed. Good problem solving skills are fairly useful - for a variety of reasons, not every patient will be able to pose in the optimum position for getting the required image. Finding a way around this can be challenging, but it's also an interesting part of the job. A sense of humour also helps.

After a Diagnostic radiology residency 5 years, there are specialties in radiology that provide a certificate of qualification. The accredited programs currently include Neuroradiology, Pediatrics, and Interventional. Other programs include Body imaging, Breast imaging, Musculoskeletal, MRI, etc but these do not have an additional examination.

A flim badge is used to monitor the exposure that the technologist receives.

Radiology nurses care for patients who are in the process of undergoing treatment involving various forms of radiation imaging. These include ultrasonography, magnetic resonance, or radiation oncology. Radiology nurses have to keep up to date on the latest in radiology technology so that they can explain to their patients exactly how radiology procedures work. The radiology nurse assists the radiologist in preparing patients for procedures like CAT scans and MRIs. Nurses prepare patients by easing their worries, administering sedatives, inserting IVs, and monitoring patients while undergoing such procedures. Sometimes nurses also ensure that patients are physically and emotionally fit to undergo imaging procedures, which can be harmful for certain persons. Radiology nurses are also sometimes referred to as cardiac catheterization lab nurses.

It takes between six and seven years of schooling and certification to become radiology assistant. You will have to earn a bachelor's degree in college which takes approximately four years. You will then have to complete an advanced radiology assistant educational program that is a two year program. Next you must check wit your state's licensing requirements, and then obtain your certification.

In general, it could take two to three years once you complete the

Masters level. However, it is not always easy to determine an exact length of time. There are always a variety of variables to consider, including whether the individual is attending on a full-time or part-time basis, type of field, dissertation length and ability to defend it successfully etc.

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Radiology is used in specific with patients who use radiology treatment. One of the most common treatments in regards to radiology is cancer.

the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation.

the use of radioactive substances in diagnosis and treatment; the use of radiation (including ionizing radiation, especially X-rays) in diagnosis, usually through the formation of images; radioscopy

Preparation for this profession is offered in hospitals, colleges and universities, and less frequently at vocational-technical institutes. Hospitals employ most radiologic technologists. Employers prefer to hire technologists with formal training. Education and training. Formal training programs in radiography range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree. Two-year associate degree programs are most prevalent. Some 1-year certificate programs are available for experienced radiographers or individuals from other health occupations, such as medical technologists and registered nurses, who want to change fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of the radiologic technologies is desirable for supervisory, administrative, or teaching positions. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits most formal training programs for the field. The committee accredited more than 600 radiography programs in 2007. Admission to radiography programs require, at a minimum, a high school diploma or the equivalent. High school courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology are helpful. The programs provide both classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology. Licensure. Federal legislation protects the public from the hazards of unnecessary exposure to medical and dental radiation by ensuring that operators of radiologic equipment are properly trained. Under this legislation, the Federal Government sets voluntary standards that the States may use for accrediting training programs and licensing individuals who engage in medical or dental radiography. In 2007, 40 states required licensure for practicing radiologic technologists and technicians. Certification and other qualifications. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) offers voluntary certification for radiologic technologists. In addition, 35 States use ARRT-administered exams for State licensing purposes. To be eligible for certification, technologists generally must graduate from an accredited program and pass an examination. Many employers prefer to hire certified radiographers. To be recertified, radiographers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Radiologic technologists should be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. They must pay attention to detail, follow instructions, and work as part of a team. In addition, operating complicated equipment requires mechanical ability and manual dexterity. Advancement. With experience and additional training, staff technologists may become specialists, performing CT scanning, MR, and angiography, a procedure during which blood vessels are x rayed to find clots. Technologists also may advance, with additional education and certification, to become a radiologist assistant. Experienced technologists also may be promoted to supervisor, chief radiologic technologist, and, ultimately, department administrator or director. Depending on the institution, courses or a master's degree in business or health administration may be necessary for the director's position. Some technologists progress by specializing in the occupation to become instructors or directors in radiologic technology programs; others take jobs as sales representatives or instructors with equipment manufacturers. For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below.

I believe latest (2006) data was 42K start to 55K. Large variance based on whether hospital, clinic, etc.

Yes you can. Master's degree programs for radiologist assistants are intended to prepare professionals to bridge the gap between radiologic technologists and physicians.

Yes, it is a technique used in radiology to visualize internal structures of the body in detail.

Yes, they make more x-rays than average people do in a typical week.

A lab technician is probably what position youll have to take with this degree. You'll need to get the experience now that you have the degree.

Continue you education as you can, a BA in radiology would open alot more doors.

I do not believe this would be possible. There are many hours of supervised clinical hours required. Still, there may be some courses you could take online especially in the general education area.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NMRI) is a commonly used in medicine and other specialized applications. NMRI can produce in high detail three-dimensional images of organs and other internals.

Formal training programs in radiography range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree. Two-year associate degree programs are most prevalent. Many community colleges offer an associate of science (AS) degree in radiology of which most technicians have.


You can read more about the different degree options here: http://www.radiology-schools.com

So that any radioactive material won't get outside and potentially harm other people. For example, that's why dentist's offices are lined with lead and you're given a lead apron to wear for x-rays.

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for a Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.

Preparation for this profession is offered in hospitals, colleges and universities, and less frequently at vocational-technical institutes. Hospitals employ most radiologic technologists. Employers prefer to hire technologists with formal training.

Education and training. Formal training programs in radiography range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree. Two-year associate degree programs are most prevalent.
Some 1-year certificate programs are available for experienced radiographers or individuals from other health occupations, such as medical technologists and registered nurses, who want to change fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of the radiologic technologies is desirable for supervisory, administrative, or teaching positions.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits most formal training programs for the field. The committee accredited more than 600 radiography programs in 2007. Admission to radiography programs require, at a minimum, a high school diploma or the equivalent. High school courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology are helpful. The programs provide both classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology.

Licensure. Federal legislation protects the public from the hazards of unnecessary exposure to medical and dental radiation by ensuring that operators of radiologic equipment are properly trained. Under this legislation, the Federal Government sets voluntary standards that the States may use for accrediting training programs and licensing individuals who engage in medical or dental radiography. In 2007, 40 states required licensure for practicing radiologic technologists and technicians.

Certification and other qualifications. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) offers voluntary certification for radiologic technologists. In addition, 35 States use ARRT-administered exams for State licensing purposes. To be eligible for certification, technologists generally must graduate from an accredited program and pass an examination. Many employers prefer to hire certified radiographers. To be recertified, radiographers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Radiologic technologists should be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. They must pay attention to detail, follow instructions, and work as part of a team. In addition, operating complicated equipment requires mechanical ability and manual dexterity.

Advancement. With experience and additional training, staff technologists may become specialists, performing CT scanning, MR, and angiography, a procedure during which blood vessels are x rayed to find clots. Technologists also may advance, with additional education and certification, to become a radiologist assistant.
Experienced technologists also may be promoted to supervisor, chief radiologic technologist, and, ultimately, department administrator or director. Depending on the institution, courses or a master's degree in business or health administration may be necessary for the director's position.
Some technologists progress by specializing in the occupation to become instructors or directors in radiologic technology programs; others take jobs as sales representatives or instructors with equipment manufacturers.

For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated directly below this answer section.