The D.Voc Medical Imaging Technology is a 3 years diploma program with 6 semesters. In the course of D.Voc Medical Imaging Technology, the candidates will learn about creating visual images of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical purposes of recognizing diseases using the process of Medical Imaging Technology. The course includes the necessary theoretical studies and clinical practice needed to become a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer. Students have a wide scope of jobs both in private and government hospitals after qualifying for the course.
Career opportunities for the D. Voc. Medical Imaging Technology are as follows:-
- Breast-imaging:- Breast imaging is a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology that involves imaging of the breasts for screening or diagnostic purposes. There are various methods of breast imaging using a variety of technologies.
- Specialist:- A specialist is a person who has a particular skill or knows a lot about a particular subject. Peckham, himself a cancer specialist, is well aware of the wide variations in medical practice.
- Diagnostic radiology:- Diagnostic radiology refers to the field of medicine that uses non-invasive imaging scans to diagnose a patient. The tests and equipment used sometimes involve low doses of radiation to create highly detailed images of an area.
- Genitourinary Radiology:- Genitourinary (GU) Radiology is the subspecialty devoted to the imaging of disorders of the urinary (kidneys, adrenal glands, and bladder) and male reproductive systems.
- Cardiovascular radiologist:- A cardiac radiologist supervises or performs and then interprets medical images to diagnose diseases of the heart such as heart disease, leaky heart valves, and defects in the size and shape of the heart.
- Emergency radiology:- Emergency Radiology is a subspecialty of radiology that specializes in the diagnosis of an acutely ill or traumatized patient in the Emergency Department setting.
- Radiation oncology:- Radiation oncologists are the doctors who will oversee your radiation therapy treatments. These physicians work with the other members of the radiation therapy team to develop and prescribe your treatment plan and make sure that each treatment is given accurately.
- Gastrointestinal Radiology:- Gastrointestinal (GI) Radiology is the subspecialty devoted to the imaging of disorders of the digestive tract (the stomach and intestines, the liver, the biliary tree, and the pancreas) using a wide variety of modalities, including Digital Radiography (X-RAY), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, etc.
- Nuclear Radiology:- Nuclear Medicine Radiology (nuclear radiology) Nuclear medicine is a subspecialty of radiology that involves the use of radioactive medication (radio-pharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat disease. These radioactive materials are usually injected into a vein but are sometimes swallowed or inhaled.
- Neuro-radiology:- A neuroradiologist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in the diagnosis and characterization of abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system, spine, and head and neck using neuroimaging techniques.
- Pediatric radiology:- A pediatric radiologist specializes in working with and interpreting images of kids (infants, children, and teenagers). They use the images from these exams to recommend the next steps in the child's care. This report is then passed on to the child's physician.
After the completion of the course of D.Voc Medical Imaging Technology, a candidate can join the following reputed firms:-
- Government Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Public Health Centers
- Diagnostic Labs
- Nursing Homes
The salary package in the field of D.Voc Medical Imaging Technology is really good. The starting salary is approximately INR 30k to 35k per month. The salary package for D.Voc Medical Imaging Technology degree holders is based upon the company, location, and work profile. The salary of the experienced degree holder of D.Voc Medical Imaging Technology is really high.