CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN (1YEAR)
Certificate in Medical Radiology Technician (1 Year)
📚 SYLLABUS STRUCTURE
1. Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of human body systems
- Bones, joints, and muscles
- Organs relevant to diagnostic imaging (chest, abdomen, limbs)
- Anatomical planes and medical terminology
2. Fundamentals of Radiographic Physics
- Basic principles of physics related to radiology
- Nature and production of X-rays
- Types of radiation and their properties
- Interaction of radiation with human tissue
3. Radiographic Equipment and Imaging Accessories
- Introduction to X-ray machines
- Basic structure and functioning of CR and DR systems
- Screens, cassettes, grids, Bucky table
- Safe handling and care of equipment
4. General Radiographic Techniques
- Patient preparation and positioning
- Chest X-ray, upper and lower limb imaging
- Spine and skull (introductory)
- Use of contrast media (overview only)
5. Radiation Protection and Safety
- Biological effects of radiation
- ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Dosimetry and exposure limits
6. Patient Care and Medical Ethics
- Communication with patients
- Positioning assistance and patient comfort
- Basic life support and emergency readiness
- Ethical handling of patient data and imaging reports
7. Darkroom Techniques / Digital Imaging Basics
- Manual film processing
- Darkroom setup and safety
- Introduction to digital image processing
- Basics of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)