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