DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN (2YEAR)

Diploma in Medical Radiography Technician (2 Years)

📚 YEAR 1 SYLLABUS – FOUNDATION LEVEL

1. Communicative English and Medical Terminology

• Basic grammar and vocabulary
• Communication with patients and medical staff
• Radiology-specific medical terms
• Patient history documentation

2. Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems
• Respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems
• Nervous and endocrine systems
• Special focus on anatomy relevant to imaging

3. Basic Physics and Radiographic Physics

• Properties of matter and energy
• Fundamentals of radiation
• Electromagnetic spectrum
• X-ray tube construction and working principles

4. Radiographic Equipment and Accessories

• X-ray machines: analog and digital
• Grids, screens, cassettes, and Bucky tables
• Image receptors and processing systems
• Maintenance and calibration basics

5. Radiation Hazards & Protection

• Radiation units and measurement
• Biological effects of ionizing radiation
• ALARA principle
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and shielding devices

6. General Radiographic Procedures – I

• Positioning and techniques for:
  • Skull and facial bones
  • Chest and thorax
  • Upper limbs
• Use of contrast media (introductory)

🧪 Practical Training – Year 1

• Demonstration of X-ray machine handling
• Patient positioning on X-ray table
• Film processing (manual and automatic)
• Radiation safety practices
• Logbook documentation

📚 YEAR 2 SYLLABUS – ADVANCED & CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

1. Special Radiographic Techniques

• Contrast studies (Barium swallow, IVP, HSG)
• Myelography and sialography
• Portable radiography
• Trauma radiography techniques

2. Advanced Imaging Modalities

• Computed Tomography (CT):
  • CT principles, detectors, cross-sectional anatomy
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
  • Basic MRI physics, indications, safety protocols
• Ultrasound (Basics):
  • Principles and diagnostic utility

3. Digital Radiography and PACS

• CR and DR systems
• Image post-processing
• Introduction to PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems)
• RIS (Radiology Information Systems) basics

4. Clinical Radiographic Procedures – II

• Lower limb imaging
• Pelvis, spine, abdomen
• Pediatric and geriatric radiography
• Emergency and mobile radiographic techniques

5. Radiographic Pathology

• Common radiological findings in:
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Infections, tumors, and degenerative diseases
• Image interpretation basics
• Correlation of clinical signs with imaging

6. Hospital Practice & Ethics

• Code of conduct in diagnostic settings
• Patient consent and privacy
• Communication and teamwork in radiology
• Ethical handling of imaging data

7. Clinical Internship / Rotational Training

• Supervised training in:
  • General radiography unit
  • CT/MRI department
  • Emergency radiology
  • Mobile imaging (ward and ICU)
• Weekly case log and report submission