DIPLOMA IN X RAY TECHNOLOGY (2 YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN X-RAY TECHNOLOGY

📘 YEAR 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING

1. Introduction to Radiologic Technology

• History and evolution of X-ray technology
• Role of a radiologic technologist
• Radiology departments and equipment overview
• Duties and professional ethics

2. Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Introduction to body systems (skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, etc.)
• Anatomical positions, planes, and medical terms
• Organ positioning in relation to radiographic imaging

3. Basic Physics of X-Ray

• Properties of X-rays
• Production and nature of X-rays
• Structure of atoms, electromagnetic radiation
• Units of radiation (Roentgen, Rad, Gray, Sievert)

4. Radiographic Equipment & Accessories

• Components of an X-ray machine
• Grids, collimators, filters, bucky table, cassette
• Digital and analog imaging systems
• Maintenance and basic troubleshooting

5. Radiographic Procedures – I

• Basic positioning techniques
• Chest, upper limb, lower limb, abdomen X-rays
• Patient preparation and instruction

6. Dark Room Techniques (For Conventional Systems)

• Film handling, processing techniques
• Developer, fixer, washing & drying
• Manual and automatic processing

7. Radiation Protection and Safety

• Hazards of radiation exposure
• ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• Use of lead aprons, dosimeters, protective barriers
• Regulatory bodies (AERB, ICRP guidelines)

📘 YEAR 2 – ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL PRACTICE

1. Radiographic Procedures – II

• Advanced imaging of spine, skull, pelvis
• Contrast studies (Barium meal, IVP, HSG, etc.)
• Pediatric and trauma radiography
• Mobile and emergency radiography

2. Digital Radiography and PACS

• Digital X-ray systems (CR, DR)
• Image acquisition, processing, and storage
• Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
• DICOM standards and image sharing

3. Specialized Imaging Modalities (Introductory Concepts)

• CT Scan: Basics and procedure overview
• MRI: Magnetic fields and basic imaging principles
• Ultrasound: Basic physics and applications
• Mammography and Fluoroscopy overview

4. Quality Control in Radiology

• Equipment testing and calibration
• Film quality, image artifacts, and retake analysis
• Preventive maintenance procedures

5. Patient Care and Ethics in Radiology

• Patient interaction, consent, and comfort
• Handling elderly, children, and differently-abled patients
• Medical ethics, confidentiality, and legal aspects

6. Clinical Practicum / Internship

• Supervised hospital posting in radiology departments
• Performing radiographic exams under guidance
• Logging of case studies and evaluations

7. Research Project / Case Study (Optional or Institute-Based)

• Presentation of a radiology-based topic
• Research on diagnostic techniques or patient case logs