DIPLOMA IN RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY (2 YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 1 – BASIC & FOUNDATION

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology

• General Anatomy
• Skeletal & Muscular System
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Digestive System
• Urinary & Reproductive System
• Nervous System
• Basic Radiological Anatomy

2. Radiation Physics & Radiation Protection

• Basic Physics
• X-ray Production
• Properties of X-rays
• X-ray Interaction with Matter
• Radiation Units & Measurement
• Biological Effects of Radiation
• Radiation Protection & Safety
• ALARA Principle

3. Radiographic Equipment & Instrumentation

• X-ray Machine
• X-ray Tube
• Generators & Control Panel
• Exposure Factors
• CR & DR Systems
• Equipment Handling
• Basic Maintenance & Troubleshooting

4. Fundamentals of Radiography & Image Formation

• Principles of Radiography
• Image Formation
• Radiographic Density & Contrast
• Resolution & Distortion
• Image Quality
• Film & Image Receptors
• Radiographic Errors & Artifacts

5. Radiographic Positioning & Techniques – I

• Upper Limb Radiography
• Lower Limb Radiography
• Chest Radiography
• Abdomen Radiography
• Shoulder & Clavicle
• Pelvis & Hip
• Basic Spine Radiography
• Patient Positioning & Immobilization

YEAR 2 – ADVANCED & CLINICAL

6. Radiographic Positioning & Techniques – II

• Skull Radiography
• Facial Bones
• PNS/Sinuses
• Cervical Spine
• Thoracic Spine
• Lumbar Spine
• Sacrum & Coccyx
• Special Radiographic Positions

7. Special Radiographic Procedures & Contrast Media

• Introduction to Contrast Media
• Barium Studies
• IVU/IVP
• MCU
• RGU
• HSG
• Fistulography
• Arthrography
• Contrast Reaction & Patient Management

8. Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

• Digital Radiography
• CT Scan Technology
• MRI Basics & Safety
• Ultrasound Basics
• Mammography
• Fluoroscopy
• PACS & DICOM
• Image Processing

9. Patient Care & Hospital Practice

• Patient Preparation & Communication
• Patient Care & Positioning
• Emergency & Trauma Radiography
• Portable X-ray
• Infection Control
• Radiation Safety in Clinical Practice
• Radiology Department Procedures
• Practical Training in X-ray/Imaging Department
• Clinical Logbook & Case Documentation