Medical Radiography Program
What is Medical Radiography?
A radiographer (or medical imaging technologist) is a university-trained health professional who works with cutting edge technology to produce X-rays, CT (computed tomography) scans, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans and other medical images to assist clinical radiologists and other doctors diagnose, monitor or treat a patient’s injury or illness.
Roles of a Radiographer:
- Scan the patient to produce good quality pictures of different body parts to be
- diagnosed and reported by a Radiologists
- Follow safety guidelines and ensure patient safety
- Explain procedure to patients and position them to obtain accurate images
- Oversee equipment, adjust settings, and evaluate image quality
Skills required to becoming a successful Radiographer:
- Analytical - analyzing equipment problems
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to function in high-stress situations
Steps to becoming a Radiographer:
- Complete a Diploma in Medical Radiography (3 years program) offered at College of the North Atlantic in Qatar
- Complete a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university around the world (4 years program)
- Obtain the Medical Radiographer license from QCHP (Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners)
Common Radiography courses covered in University:
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Radiographic Anatomy and Pathology
- Radiation Protection
- Image Recording
- Technical Reading and Reporting
Career Pathways in Radiography:
- Radiologic Technologist
- Vascular or Cardiovascular Technologist
- MRI Technologists
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Career Pathways at Sidra Medicine:
- Graduate Associate (1 year Program)
- Radiographer 1
- Radiographer 2
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Allied Health / Operation Director
- Executive Director of Operation
What will Sidra provide you?
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and post-graduate studies
- In-house training courses and workshops
- Career progression