FAQ
Q: Who is a Radiographer?
A: A professional who works directly with patients in performing radiographic diagnostic procedures and provides physicians with medical diagnostic information
Q: What is the difference between a radiologist and a radiographer?
A: Radiologist: A radiologist is a doctor who is specially trained to interpret diagnostic images such as X-rays, MRI, and CT scans. If you have an interventional procedure (such as an angiogram or biopsy) a radiologist will perform the procedure
Radiographer: A radiographer is a person who has been trained to take your X-ray or perform your MRI or CT scan. If a radiographer has been trained to perform an ultrasound, he/she may be called a sonographer.
Q: What is the top career profiles associated with this course?
A: The top career profiles are mentioned below:
- Radiologic Technologist
- MRI Technician
- Radiologist
Q: What is the duration of this course?
A: The duration of the course will extend from 6 months to 3 years depending on the level of degree
Q: What is the educational qualification required for Post Graduate Diploma in Radiography and Imaging Technology
A: The qualification required is mentioned below:
Candidates should have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university board
Q: Who are the top recruiters in this field?
A: The top recruiters are
- Hospitals
- Medical Laboratories
- Diagnosis Centres
- Physiotherapy Clinics
Q: What is the admission process for Radiography and Imaging Technology?
A: Few colleges accept admission on the basis of merit and some institutions have their own entrances. There are also some national level entrances whose scorecard is accepted by many institutions.
Q: What are the top Entrances for this course?
A: The top entrances are mentioned below:
- NEET (UG & PG)
- JIPMER
- AIIMS PG
Q: What are the top colleges that provide the course of Radiography & Imaging Technology?
A: The top colleges are mentioned below:
Q: What does a Radiologic Technologists do?
A: Radiologic technologists typically do the following:
- Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
- Precisely follow orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
- Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and answering questions about the procedure
- Protect the patient by shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
- Position the patient and the equipment in order to get the correct image
- Operate the computerized equipment to take the images