A Medical Radiology and Imaging Technologist (MRIT) is a healthcare professional who employs a range of different imaging techniques and sophisticated equipment to produce high quality images during any injury or disease. They take the images using range of techniques including: X-rays, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), DEXA, Angiography, etc.
At Chitkara School of Health Sciences, the B.Sc in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology program spans 4 years and is taught through a blend of classroom and clinical education. In clinical rotations, the student experiences hands-on learning in each discipline of imaging and, under supervision, performs diagnostic testing in the department of Radio Diagnosis and Imaging. Students undergo rotatory training in various techniques of whole body X-rays including interventional procedures such as Barium studies, intravenous procedures, HSG, RGU and MCU etc., and also various scanning procedures of CT and MRI.
The fundamental topics covered in the course:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Medical Imaging & Radiotherapy
- Advanced Radiographic Techniques
- Radiotherapy Planning and Quality Control
- Interventional Radiology & Drugs used in Diagnostic Radiology
- Equipment of Radio Diagnosis
- Special Radiographic Technique & Procedures
- Medical Biochemistry
Our curriculum provides comprehensive, real-life training that is essential to be successful in diagnostic imaging. We have partnerships with leading acute care facilities, hospitals and diagnostic centres throughout our community that provide excellent clinical training experience. Furthermore, our solid and long standing partnership with Fortis Healthcare Limited ensures that the curriculum we offer and the training we provide is industry aligned, producing highly sought after and employable talent, year after year.
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