Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) + 1 year internship.
Eligibility: Class XII Science (or equivalent +2 examinations) or lateral entry to second year after DMIT

Medical imaging technologists are important member of the healthcare team. In healthy patients, certain imaging tests are performed during routine health checkups to confirm good health or to diagnose early signs of disease. In sick patients, the medical imaging technologist performs procedures that help in making the diagnosis and in deciding the treatment.

In this program, students will be educated in the basic medical sciences, and trained to conduct a wide spectrum of imaging procedures. They will learn how to deal with a range of physiological and environmental factors that may have an impact on patient care. They will become knowledgeable in the operational aspects of the imaging department and in quality and safety aspects. Students will also be trained to work with other health care professionals so patients will obtain the type of care most appropriate for them. The medical imaging technologist performs a range of procedures on various types of equipment: conventional x-ray, C-Arm, mammography, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other modalities.

About the Program:

Year

Course Description

Competencies

First year
I&II Semester

The course intends to provide basic input to the students so that they have prior knowledge and be equipped in skills to guide them before they opt for the main disciplines.

The students will acquire knowledge and skills in Basic Sciences like Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology. Pharmacology will provide the student an idea about the different drugs. Basic Patient care will help the student to develop hands on skills on how to handle patients.

Second year
III&IV  semester

The course consist of basics of hospital practice and patient care, knowledge in  handling various radiographic equipments and techniques, special radiological procedures, radiographic  radiation hazards and protection, CT scan, basic physics and medical ethics.

The students will gain knowledge and develop skills in basics of hospital practice and patient care, handling various radiographic equipments and techniques, special radiological procedures, CT scan, radiation hazards and protection, basic physics and medical ethics.
The students will also be able to give pre, during and post examination instructions to patients.

Third year
V&VIsemester

The course consists of principles, physics, components and protocols, of CT scan, MRI, mammography, ultrasound orthopedics, forensic science and research methods.

The students will gain knowledge and develop skills in the operation of CT, MRI and mammography. Students will also be able to evaluate images, ensure radiation safety, reviewing and reporting to physician.

Fourth year (Internship)

During this period the students will be trained to perform the different radiographic positioning, techniques and procedures in different modalities through postings in hospitals and diagnostic centers in which they are doing their internship. The student will also be conducting a project under the supervision of a guide.

The students will gain knowledge and skills in performing the different radiological techniques, positioning and procedures.

Course of study:
The course is designed to impart practical knowledge with theoretical concepts ensuring optimum learning by the students.

  • Theoretical knowledge: Lectures, demonstrations, seminars, presentation and assignments.
  • Practical knowledge: Hands-on clinical experience in hospitals and diagnostic centres, internship

Course Outline:

 

First Semester

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

AHS101

Anatomy and Physiology-I

5

AHS102

Basic Biochemistry

6

AHS103

Microbiology-I

3

AHS104

Basic Patient Care-I

2

AHS105

General Pharmacology-I

2

ENGL101

English and Communication I

4

COMP101

PC Software Laboratory-I

2

Total

 

24

 

Second Semester

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

AHS111

Anatomy and Physiology-II

5

AHS112

Metabolism and Molecular Biology

6

AHS113

Microbiology-II

3

AHS114

Basic Patient Care-II

2

AHS115

General Pharmacology-II

2

AHS116

Pathology

1

ENGL111

English and Communication II

4

COMP111

PC Software Laboratory-II

2

Total

 

25

 

Third Semester

Code

Subject Title

Credits

BMIT201

Physics

3

BMIT202

Radiological Physics

2

BMIT203

Radiographic Techniques

2

BMIT204

Radiographic Imaging

2

BMIT205

Hospital Practice and Patient Care

1

BMIT206

Practicals

6

BMIT207

Special Radiological Procedure

1

BMIT208

Medical Ethics

1

ENGL201

English and Communication III

3

Total

 

21

 

Fourth Semester

Code

Subject Title

Credits

BMIT211

Physics

3

BMIT212

Radiological Physics

2

BMIT213

Radiographic Techniques

2

BMIT214

Radiographic Imaging

2

BMIT215

Hospital Practice and Patient Care

1

BMIT216

Special Radiological Procedure

1

BMIT217

Computed Tomography Scan

1

BMIT218

Practicals

6

ENGL211

English and Communication IV

3

Total

 

21

 

Fourth Semester

Code

Subject Title

Credits

BMIT211

Physics

3

BMIT212

Radiological Physics

2

BMIT213

Radiographic Techniques

2

BMIT214

Radiographic Imaging

2

BMIT215

Hospital Practice and Patient Care

1

BMIT216

Special Radiological Procedure

1

BMIT217

Computed Tomography Scan

1

BMIT218

Practicals

6

ENGL211

English and Communication IV

3

Total

 

21

 

Fifth Semester

Code

Subject Title

Credits

BMIT301

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

2

BMIT302

Computed Tomography Scan

2

BMIT303

Mammography

2

BMIT304

Ultrasonography

2

BMIT305

CT Protocol

2

BMIT306

CT Practical

1

BMIT307

Practical

6

BMIT308

Research Methods-I

1

ENGL301

English and Communication V

3

Total

 

21

 

Sixth Semester

aaaa

Subject Title

Credits

BMIT311

Mammography

1

BMIT312

Ultrasonography

1

BMIT313

Orthopaedics

1

BMIT314

CT Protocol

2

BMIT315

Forensic

1

BMIT316

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

2

BMIT317

Quality in Health System

1

BMIT318

CT Practical

2

BMIT319

Practical

4

BMIT320

Research Methods-II

2

ENGL311

English and Communication VI

3

Total

 

20

Job Prospects:

• Hospital imaging departments
• Diagnostic centres
• Emergency medical services
• Health maintenance organisations
• Public health projects
• Teaching faculty
• Researchers

This program is offered in:-

Allied Health Sciences Department,
Martin Luther Christian University,
Dongktieh, Nongrah, Shillong-793006