Medical Radiological technologists play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of many injuries and illnesses. At a physician's request, radiological technologists use equipment that emits x-rays to produce images of a body part or system. Their work involves a broad variety of procedures and specialties including: plain film radiography, mammography, angiography and fluoroscopy.
1. To provide technical proficiency in all aspects of medical radiography.
2. To develop a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
3. To provide comprehensive knowledge of the hazards involved and appropriate protection methods.
4. To provide the community with trained personnel who can serve their employers and the patient with the highest degree of competence.
Graduates of the Medical Radiography program are valued members of the paramedical team. They are employed in hospitals and clinics, where they operate sophisticated machinery to produce and develop x-rays, while providing quality care to patients. Job opportunities also exist in research centers, educational institutions and medical equipment sales and services.
The first phase of the program is academic, combining general and specialized subject material.
The second phase is specialized with emphasis upon medical radiography. Classroom and laboratory sessions are supplemented by weekly assignments at Hamad Medical Corporation premises.
The third phase of the program is designed to train the student in all the practical aspects of medical radiography and to discipline the student to the working conditions of the radiology department. This portion of the course is a clinical training period during which the student will apply, under supervision, the theories and principles learned during the previous years of training. The aims of this portion of the program are:
1. To ensure that the student can accurately and confidently perform the many and varied examinations that are carried out on a daily basis in a radiology department.
2. To ensure that the student has performed the number and variety of examinations required to complete the course.
The clinical phase is conducted at sites of Hamad Medical Corporation. Students will follow a rotation schedule designed to provide broad clinical exposure.
1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:
Applicants who do not meet the Science requirement may be admitted to the Pre-Health Sciences curriculum, designed to provide upgrading in the basic skills required for successful completion of allied health training programs.
OR
Applicants who do not meet the entrance requirements and are 19 years of age or older, may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment
All students must have a medical assessment completed. Any student not deemed to be medically fit to complete the program will be required to withdraw. Any costs associated with completing the medical assessment will be the student's responsibility. Students sponsored by Hamad Medical Corporation will have the medical completed as part of their contract obligations with HMC. The College will assist other students to complete the process during the first semester.
Students rotate through the sites of Hamad Medical Corporation. Night, evening and/or weekend shifts may be required. Students must wear a uniform during clinical experiences.
Students must possess a valid Standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary (Level C) certificate to be eligible for a Diploma from the School of Health Sciences.
Level 1 Medical Radiography Technology |
Credits | Lecture Hours Per Week |
Lab Hours Per Week |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM1500 Essay Writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| CH1200 Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| BL1500 Biology | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| MA1700 Mathematics | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| PH1100 Physics | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| BL1501 Biology | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| PH1200 Physics | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| MA1670 Statistics | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| CH1201 Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| CM1400 Technical Reporting I | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| MC1150 Productivity Tools I | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| BL2100 Biology | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| PH1201 Physics | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Level 2 Medical Radiography Technology |
Credits | Lecture Hours Per Week |
Lab Hours Per Week |
|
| MX2100 Radiographic Anatomy | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| MX2110 Radiographic Technique | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| MX2200 Image Recording | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| MX2310 Apparatus & Accessories | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| PH2200 Radiations Physics | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| SD1620 Clinical Orientation | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| MX2400 Patient Care | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| MX2101 Radiographic Anatomy | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| MX2120 Radiographic Technique | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| MX2201 Image Recording | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| MX2301 Apparatus & Accessories | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| CM1401 Technical Reporting II | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| CM2200 Oral Communications | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| PS1100 Psychology I | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| MX2500 Radiation Protection & Radiobiology | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| SD1621 Clinical Orientation | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| MX3230 Clinical Radiography I | Pass/Fail 24 weeks in duration | |||
| MX3240 Clinical Radiography II | Pass/Fail 24 weeks in duration | |||
| Students rotate through the sites of Hamad Medical Corporation. Night, evening and/or weekend shifts may be required. Students must wear a uniform during clinical experiences. | ||||
| Students must possess a valid Standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary (Level C) certificate to be eligible for a Diploma from the School of Health Sciences. | ||||