Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology is a 3 years course. The scope is on using smart medical technology in medical imaging and cancer treatment. This sequence of allied health sciences. The fields are diverse: radiology, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine. This program suits students who want to expand their horizons and pursue a medical and research or technological research career with companies that lead to a diagnostic imagery revolution.

The course includes traditional subjects, such as anatomy, biochemistry, general physics or electronics, mathematics, medicine in the community, radiodiagnosis. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and provides students with prior approval flexibility to choose courses from other disciplines. The program also includes a series of guest lectures and speeches by leading industry leaders. The course is currently available at the diploma and graduate levels. They can select either of the modes of the program, depending on the need of the students, but the requirements for both levels vary.

After this program is completed, students will acquire detailed medical imaging knowledge and learn the necessary practical skills to organize the department of radiology. Graduates from the program are able to find jobs in hospitals with the public as well as private diagnostic facilities, leading companies like GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, etc. or to continue their Master's training in the field of imagery.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

 

• Candidates should have completed 10+2 (any group) with an accepted school board mark of at least 50 percent.

 

Admission process for Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

 

• Entrance Exam Based
• Direct Admission

 

Course Highlights for Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

 

Duration	3 Years
Average Course Fees	60,000 - 90,000 per year
Average Initial Salary	Rs. 1 Lakh - Rs. 2 Lakh
Exam Type	Semester
Minimum Qualification Required	10+2
Minimum Aggregate Score Required	50%
Selection Process	University-Level Entrance Exam/Merit
Employment Sectors	Colleges & Universities. Content Writing (Medical) Govt./Private Hospitals. Medical Labs. Nursing Homes.

 

Top Colleges for Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

 

• GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
• Parul University
• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• JSS Medical College, Mysore. 
• Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research.
• Armed Forces Medical College
• HCG Academics
• Impact Paramedical and Health Institute
• Oasis College of Science and Management
• SIHS Pune - Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences

 

Syllabus for Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

 

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Specialized Diagnostic Techniques
2	Radiological Technology, Radiotherapy and Radio Diagnosis
3	Pathology
4	Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
5	Radiation Physics, Medical Microbiology, and Biochemistry

 

Career Prospects and Job Description for Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology 

 

A diploma in medical imaging technology is useful for training students in traditional radiography as well as modern imaging techniques and for educating students about a few alternative procedures that are not routinely performed in colleges. It aids in the gathering of knowledge about a patient's health in terms of disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Diploma holders are usually employed as radiology technologists in hospitals, research laboratories, and diagnostic centers after completing this program. A specialist may gain expertise in establishing radiological departments in new hospitals and diagnostic centers with experience. Diploma holders may also pursue a sales-oriented career path with companies such as GE Health Care, Siemens, Philips, and others that produce and distribute medical imaging equipment. They can also work as teaching faculty at educational institutes if they want to pursue further education in this field.

 

Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Content Writing (Medical)
• Govt./Private Hospitals
• Medical Labs
• Nursing Homes

 

Job Types

• Applications Specialist for Equipment
• Computed Tomography Specialist
• Educator
• Interventional Radiology Specialist
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist
• Manufacturer
• Medical Imaging Technologist
• Radiology Information Specialist
• Sales Representative
• Sonographer