Diploma of Medical Imaging is a 3 years program. The first three semester students will be exposed to concept of radiation science, anatomy & physiology, radiography technique & positioning, basic pathology, quality of radiography and instrumentation. The second semester onwards students are placed to undergo clinical attachment at various institutions and establishments in the health care industry to expose themselves the practice of medical diagnostic imaging including general radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, MRI and ultrasound.

Students will be taught mainly focusing on aspect of radiographic technique & positioning that cover general radiograph (upper extremity, lower extremity, shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, thorax, bony thorax, vertebrae, skull and others part), special imaging modalities include Fluoroscopy, CT Scan, MRI, Angiographic and others examination. The others core subject include instrumentation, patient care and quality control as well as adhere to radiation safety.

Clinical Attachment

Student will be attached in hospital at:

• Ward (medical, paediatric, geriatric, orthopaedic), and also accident & emergency department to improve their knowledge and skills in handling and managing patient.
• Radiology department (general radiograph and special imaging modalities) to improve their knowledge and skills in handling and managing basic radiography and special examination procedures.

This medical imaging program will provide the health care community with graduate with a high skill and knowledge in diagnostic imaging procedures. Graduates of the program may also continue their education to be specialized in imaging technique such as CT scan, MRI, mammography, sonography and other medical diagnostic technologies.

Skilled diagnostic Radiographers are in demand with career opportunities in hospitals, private practices, education, product development, technical sales, and research.