Diagnostic radiology

Diagnostic radiology tutorial

Do you want a career in diagnostic radiography? The college approves our degree of radiographers, and you will spend time on placements within a variety of imaging departments to enhance your clinical experience.

You will develop specialist skills on this course by accessing our well-equipped x-ray room, wards, operating theatre, image viewing facilities, and virtual body projection system. This will enable you to use specialist technology to produce diagnostic images of patients.

What’s covered in this Diagnostic radiology course?

Your academic studies include subjects that form the core of diagnostic radiography practice and include the study of human anatomy and physiology, radiation physics, and imaging technology. You will also study the social and psychological aspects of the needs of patients.

As you advance your knowledge of diagnostic radiography practice and the application of imaging technology to differing pathologies, you will develop analytical skills. You explore the research evidence that forms the basis of current and emergent practices.

Why study Diagnostic radiology?

Most hospital patients don’t receive treatment without some form of diagnostic assessment.

Computer or digital radiography equipment uses plain imaging to assess the chest and skeleton. Specialist imaging equipment such as ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine help diagnose surgical, medical, or vascular conditions and complex injuries. To produce and interpret these diagnostic images properly, radiographers need specialist knowledge in radiation science, technology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Who is this Diagnostic radiology course for?

The Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) degree provides a route into a rewarding lifelong carer as a Diagnostic Radiographer. The course provides the physical, technological, biological, and social knowledge required to work within a healthcare team and gain the professional skills and accreditation to practice as a radiographer.