B Sc in Medical Imaging Technology

A graduate of this program has many opportunities and areas where s/he can seek specialization. A fresh graduate of B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology can get certified in a particular area and increase his/her job opportunities and earning potential. The specializations described below are some of the most common ones that a bachelor’s in medical imaging can take up after completion of their course: …
Radiological technologist specialization – There are following specializations under this umbrella:
 
Bone densitometry – This is a form of x-ray which measures bone loss mostly on the lower spine and hips.
 
Basic X-ray – This is a noninvasive mechanism involving a small dose of radiation to get images of the insides of the body.
 
Interventional radiology – Using radiological technology one can provide non-surgical treatments for certain medical conditions like vascular diseases.
 
Angiography – This technology makes use of x-ray to view inside blood vessels
 
Cardiovascular interventional radiology – Using imaging techniques one can provide therapeutic procedures in blood flow to and from the heart. One makes use of other devices like catheters to provide a road map in navigating through areas of interest.
 
Ultrasound Tech Diagnostic Sonography Specializations – One common area in this specialization is Obstetric sonography where one monitors fetal development during pregnancy.
 
Some other specialization areas in this group are:
 
Vascular Interventional Sonography – Using ultrasound one can gain access to the veins to apply catheters. It also makes use of fluoroscopy to gain vein access.
 
Doppler Sonography – This uses the Doppler effect principle to enhance sonography procedures. It gives understanding of the velocity and direction of flow of blood which is especially useful in cardiovascular procedures.
 
Echocardiography – This uses ultrasound technology to view valve function and blood flow within the heart. One can view real-time images in 3-D and 4-D.
 
Nuclear Medicine Technology Specializations – One can choose the below specializations in this field:
 
PET/CT – Positron emission tomography or PET uses radio nuclear tracer interacting with molecules in the body to create a 3D image of the body. It is usually used in conjunction with CT to get more precise information for diagnosis.
 
Nuclear pharmacist – A specialty area within nuclear medicine that is dedicated to compounding and dispensing radioactive materials that are used in nuclear medicine procedures.
 
Radiation therapy – This involves the usage of high energy radiation to treat cancer.
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