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Radiology Technician/Radio Diagnosis & Radiotherapy

Radiology Technician (Radio Diagnosis & Radiotherapy) is a radiotherapy vocational trade. The duration of trade is two years with four semesters of six months each.  During class hours, there are many topics taught to students such as taking pictures of the body while utilizing various imaging methods like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, basic X-ray, fluoroscopy and computed tomography (CT); responsibilities for ensuring the patient’s safety during the course of the procedure; the ability to produce a high quality image,  and the like others. There are many ITIs offering the trade in the country due to its bright career orienting nature.

 

Radiology Technician Trade Eligibility

  • The minimum educational qualification is 10th class pass from a recognised school board in the country.

 

Radiology Technician Trade Syllabus

Syllabus of Radiology Technician trade as prescribed by various ITIs.

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

 

 

Trade Practical

Trade Theory

1

Hazards & observing safety measures associated with Radioactivity & X-rays Plateau determination using. Surveymeter - with source. Survey at different distances.

Radiotherapy, Radio activity, Radioactive materials, Radioisotopes, Characteristics of a, P, and y rays – Physical properties, X-rays, physical Properties

2

Study of X-ray m/c, circuits, controlling of different parameters

 

Diagnostic H.T. Circuits, high tension generators, Half wave & Full wave rectifiers, Three phase circuits, Constant voltage regulator H.T. switches, , Measuring Instruments, Voltmeters, Milliamp meter.

3

Study of MAS meter, Interlock Mechanism

Focal spot, inherent filtration, tube holders, MAS meter, compensator, exposure timer, Interlock and safety devices.

4

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Control of scattered radiation, beam modification devices.

5

A.V.Demo. Demo on X-ray m/c, portable unit Study of different parts of x-ray m/c. Demo on C.T.Scan, MRI, USG m/c Study of radiation protection. Familiarization with code of practice and nuclear structures, Atomic number, Isotopesr, Mass number, Atomic mass, Binding energy, Energy level, Nuclear binding energy, Nuclear Stability, NP- ratios, Study of Dosimeters. TLD badges, Survey meter, Gamma zone monitor & calculation of barrier thickness.

i) Flow of electricity through gases, effect of varying pressure, cathode rays and x-rays.
ii) Definition of radiation and its types. Electromagnetic radiation, Radiation as a wave motion, wave length, frequency magnitude, velocity and their relations, Electromagnetic spectrum, common properties of electromagnetic radiation.
iii) Sources of radiation Natural and artificial.
iv) Radioactivity- atomic Radioactive decay, Half life, Decay constant, Mean life and their relation
v) Fusion & Fission
vi) X-rays: Principles of production of X-ray, Intensity, continuous and characteristic spectrum.
vii) Interaction of X Rays and Gamma rays with matter, Ionisation & excitation, Attenuation and absorption coefficient, Modes of interaction.
viii) Radiation protection
ix) Calculations of barrier thickness.

 

Project Work

 

Sem. II

 

Trade Practical

Trade Theory

1

Demonstration

Anatomy the Cell: General Anatomical terms, Thorax and abdomen, Brain, Respiratory system, Reproductive system, Alimentary system, Urinary tract, Special sense organs, Lymphatic system and reticule- endothelial system, Ductless glands,

2

Demo & Practice on x-rays Magnification practice on radiography & image intensifier Practice on IVP, IVU, Peroperative Calangiogran, ERCP, Ba-Meal, Ba-follow through, Ba-swallow, Ba-Enema etc.

b) Radiographic Technique, Radio Diagnostics

 

3

Practice on Photography &Dark room Technique, Practice on Rectify & Maintaining of X-ray cassettes

Radiographic Photographic and Dark room technique

4

Practice on X-ray fixing

X-ray fixers and fixing

Sem. III

 

Trade Practical

Trade Theory

1

Exposure on operation Theatre (along with Doctor & Surgeon).

Theatre (along with Doctor & Surgeon). Operation Theatre processing: Dish Units Chemical and processing faults: Chemical reduction. Chemistry and characteristics of Fasuer's reducer, local and general applications.

2

Demonstration on x-ray

X-ray dark room: Size, light proof entrance, hatches, construction of walls for protection against chemicals and radiation, ceiling, colour schemes, water proofing of floors, loading bench design, disposition of processing and accessory equipment for efficient working, arrangement of drying cabinets in darkroom or in adjacent rooms, dark-room illumination and testing for safety, ventilation.

3

Demonstration

Radiographic image: Radiographic factors affecting image contrast and sharpness, variation in exposure time in accordance with quality of radiation fillers, distance, intensifying screens, grids, film speed, developer and development

4

Demonstration

Attenuation of Radiograph: Identification of films, aspect for direct and stereo viewing, mounting dental films.

5

Demonstration

Accessories: Viewing boxes, spot light, illuminators, projectors and viewing screens for miniature and cine radiography, magnifiers, film identification, lead letters and numbers, actinic markers embossing machine, film trimmers, corner cutters, dental mounts and cutter, filling units

 

Project Work

 

Sem. IV

 

Trade Practical

Trade Theory

1

Practice on maintenance of charts, radiographic calibration.

Care and maintenance of equipment General principles and routine use of charts supplied by manufacturer, Radiographic calibration procedure, Tube rating chart.

2

Practice on First Aid in case of shock etc.

First Aid: Shock, convulsion, asphyxia, artificial respiration, Administration of Oxygen, Burns Electric shock & burns, wound, hemorrhage, pressure points, Tourniquet. Injuries to bone joints and muscles. Dressing or bandages, Plaster of Paris technique, splints, Drug reaction, Poisons.

3

Demonstration & practice on CT SCAN

CT Scan: Principles, Scan parameters, Image reconstruction Image display, Image quality, computer system CT guided biopsy, contrast media etc.

4

Demonstration & practice on MRI

MRI Scan-Basic Physics, Imaging process, dynamic MR, MR angiography etc. safety

5

Demonstration & practice on USG

Ultra-sonography - Physics, Techniques, Application, Safety.

6

Basic familiarization (along with Doctor) Demonstration Patient treatment Tele-cobalt unit & Linear Accelerator using different treatment techniques like SSD, SAD, Wedge, rotation compensator. Treatment Compensator design.

Radiotherapy

7

Visit to different Hospitals, Radiation Medicine Centre (RMC)

 

Radiology Technician Trade ITIs

 

Radiology Technician Trade Required Skills

  • Students should have a good understanding of how to operate their medical imaging equipment because training courses provide general guidelines and techniques.
  • They should have good detailed knowledge of human anatomy like how to accurately position the patient on the X-ray table and enforce the best practice health and safety procedures associated with their subject and imaging equipment.
  • They should possess good interpersonal and communication skills as they have to deal with different types of person.

 

How is Radiology Technician Trade Beneficial?

  • Students after passing trade successfully can work in hospitals both government and private which are principal employers of radiologic Technicians; they can also find jobs in physicians’ offices and diagnostic imaging centres.
  • Students with good academic records and willing for further higher studies can go for Diploma and Degree Courses as at this level they get good base for higher classes.

 

Radiology Technician Trade Job Types

  • X-Ray Technician
  • Radiologist Assistant
  • Ultrasound Technician
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • CT Technician

 

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