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Radiology/X-Ray Technology
 Medical Imaging Technologists operate x-ray and other imaging equipment to produce radiographs (x-ray films) and other images which are used in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease or injury. They may perform the following tasks:

#903; receive and interpret requests from medical practitioners for x-ray examinations to be performed on patients:

#903; determine the appropriate imaging techniques which will provide diagnostic information for the doctor;

#903; calculate details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiationquot; and settings of recording equipment;

#903; explain procedures to patients, ensure they receive the correct preparation for the procedure and make sure that any concern about radiation processes is minimised';

#903; correctly position the patient and imaging equipment to obtain the best image of the area being examined;

#903; ensure the patient's welfare during the examination, including radiation safety;

#903; calculate the correct technical factors necessary to obtain the correct radiation exposure to the patient;

#903; develop the x-ray films;

#903; check films after they are processed to determine if any further views are  necessary; and

#903; operate special equipment such as fluoroscopy equipment (which gives a moving image of the part being examined), angiography equipment (which images blood vessels) and computed tomography (CT) equipment (which gives cross-sectional) images of the body). Medical imaging technologists who are employed in hospital may work in the radiology department, use mobile x-ray units at patients' bedside or work in an operating theatre. They work as part of a team with other health professionals, medical staff and nursing staff.

Hours of work may involve weekend or shift work. Participation in an on-call roster for after-hours emergencies may also be required.

Medical imaging technologists may specialise as sonographers who operate ultrasound machines and related equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes.

Personal requirements include an interest and ability in science, the ability to work accurately and as part of a team and understanding approach.

Radiography Courses
There are two types of Radiographers viz. Diagnostic Radiographers and Therapeutic Radiographer. A diagnostic radiographer takes X-ray photographs of the patients. He knows how to photograph those particular part of patients body by handling the X-Ray machines in such a manner that it helps the doctor in diagnosing the disease. He has to work under a medically qualified radiologist.

Theraputic Radiographer treats the patients by using X-Ray, radium and radioactive isotopes for cure of diseases. In fact he not only administers actual treatment but has to maintain very cordial relationship with the patient to boost their moral and confidence.

The following institutions in Andhra Pradesh offer One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Intermediate or its equivalent.

Govt. General Hospital, Kakinada 533003 (A.P.)

Govt. General Hospital, Guntur 522004 (A.P.)

King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam 530002 (A.P.)

Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool 518002 (A.P.)

M. G. M. Hospital, Warangal 506007 (A.P.)

Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad 500195 (A.P.)

Gandhi Hospital, Secundrabad (A.P.)

S. V. Hospital, Tirupathi 517507 (A.P.)

Siddardha Medical College (Under the Control of University Health Sciences), Vijayawada 520008 (A.P.)
Silchar Medical College Hospital, P.O. Silchar 788014 Distt. Cacher (Assam) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Pass in Matriculation or its equivalent exam.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Alipiri Road, Tirupati 517507 offers 2 years Radiography amp; Imaging Tech.
Eligibility: B.Sc. with relevant subjects(BZC/MPC). Admission through entrance test.

Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh 786002 Distt. Dibrugarh (Assam) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: ass in Matriculation or its equivalent exam.

Gauhati Medical College, P.O. Bhangagarh 781005 Distt. Kamrup (Assam) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Pass in Matriculation or its equivalent exam.

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education And Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012 (Email medinet@pgi.chd.nic.in Website http:/ / pgimer.nic.in).

Medical Superintendent, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi110002 (General Branch, Room No. 508, MRD Block, 5th Floor) offers 2-yr Certified Radiological Assistant Course.
Eligibility: 10+2
Age: 17 to 22 yrs as on 30th July of the year of admission.
Last Date: June.

University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) amp; G. T. B. Hospital, Delhi 110095 offers 3-year B.Sc. (Medical Technology) Radiography (Seats 5).
Eligibility: Age: 17 years as on December 31st of the year of admission. Passed appeared 12th class Exam. under 10+2-system with Physics, Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry), Biology (Botany and Zoology) any English (Core or Elective) securing minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in these subjects from the recognised schools conducting regular classes situated in Delhi Or passed appeared in 10+2 examination in X-Ray Technology in Vocational Scheme conducted by the CBSE, New Delhi with minimum 50% marks (40% in case of SC/ST) Or 2-year Certificate or Diploma in X-Ray Technology conducted in Delhi recognised by Board/University with minimum 50% marks. Compartmental candidates are not eligible.
Selection: A competitive entrance examination is held for admission.

Medical College, Rohtak 124001 (Haryana) offer 2-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Matric with science or its equivalent.

Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla 171001 (H.P.) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in Matriculation or its equivalent exam.

Acharya Institutes, #51, Cholanagar, R.T. Nagar Post, Bangalore (Email director@acharya institutions.org Website www.acharyainstitutions.org) (Affiliated to Bangalore University, RGUHS) offers Bachelor in Radiography. Prospectus and further details regarding eligibility etc. can be had from the Institute.

Father Muller's Hospital, Kankanady Manglore South Kanara Distt. (Ph 0824-2436301 Fax 2437402 Email muller@sancharnet.in Website www.fathermuller.com) offers B.Sc. in Radiography.
Eligibility: Any recognised degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Admission is based on the above courses is based on merit at the qualifying examination.

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Techncology, Dr. M.H. Marigowda Road, Bangalore 560 029 (Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore) offers B.Sc. in Medical Radiodiagnosis Technology and B.Sc. in Medical Radiotherapy Technology.
Eligibility: PUC with Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry amp; Microbiology with minimum 40% marks (5% relaxable for SC/ST Candidates) Or any equivalent examination recognised by RGUHS Or Pre-University Vocational course from a recognised Board.)

Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram 695011 (Kerala) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in Pre-degree or its equivalent exam.

S. C. B. Medical College, Cuttack 753007 (Orissa) (Ph 23255) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in H. S.C. or its equivalent exam.

V. S. S. Medical College, Burle 768017, Sambalpur (Orissa) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in H.S.C. or its equivalent exam.

M. K. C. G. Medical College, Berhampur 760004 Ganjam (Orissa) offers 1-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in H.S.C. or its equivalent exam.

Principal Medical College, Patiala 147001 (Punjab) offers Two-year Diploma/Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in Matriculation exam with Science or its equivalent exam.

Medical College, Amritsar 143001 (Punjab) offers Two-year Diploma/Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass in Matriculation exam with Science or its equivalent exam.

Mohan Dai Oswal Cancer Treatment amp; Research Foundation, G. T. Road, Sherpur, Byepass, Ludhiana (Punjab) offers registration for 2-year Diploma in Radiography and Radiotherapy.
Eligibility: 12th class (10+2) or its equivalent preferably with Science subjects, with at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Unmarried females/males between 17 and 25 years of age are eligible.
Selection: Interview and written test is held for final selection.
Application form and prospectus can be obtained on payment of requisite charges only by Bank Draft.
Last date: December.

SMS Hospital, Jaipur (Rajasthan) offers 1½-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Pass in Secondary (Science) or its equivalent exam.

General Hospital, Udaipur (Rajasthan) offers 1½-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Pass in Secondary (Science) or its equivalent exam.

General Hospital, Bikaner (Rajasthan) offers 1½-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Pass in Secondary (Science) or its equivalent exam.

M. G. Hospital, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) offers 1½-year Certificate course in Radiography.
Eligibility: Secondary (Science) or its equivalent exam.

Madras Medical College, Chennai (T.N.) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiological Assistant.
Eligibility: Pass 10+2 or its equivalent exam.

Madurai Medical College, Madurai 20 (T.N.) offers 1 year Certificate Radiological Assistant Course (10 Seats) to the candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu who have passed Higher Sec. Exam. with Maths, Physical Sciences (Phy. amp; Chem.) as optional Subjects.
Age: 18 to 25 years as on 1st July.
Application form can be had from the office of the Dean, in person or by post on requisition enclosing a crossed DD for requisite charges in favour of the Dean, and payable at Madurai along with self addressed stamped envelope (30x12. 5).
Reservation: OC 32%, BC 30%, MBC/DN 20% and SC/ST 18%.
Last date: June.

Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur (T.N.) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiological Assistant. Eligibility: Pass 10+2 or its equivalent exam.

G. B. Hospital, P.O. Kunjaban, Agartala 799006 (Tripura) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography. Eligibility: Pass 10+2 or its equivalent exam.

Jadavpur University, Kolkata (W.B.) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography Diagnostic.
Eligibility: Pass Higher Secondary with Biology or its equivalent exam.

Medical College, Kolkata (W.B.) offers One-year Certificate course in Radiography Diagnostic.
Eligibility: Pass Higher Secondary with Biology or its equivalent exam.
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