Medical Imaging Technology (Radiology)

Welcome to the department of Medical Imaging Technology (Radiology)

NWIHS is the first private institution in the province to offer BS (Hons) in Medical Imaging Technology (Radiology) since 2014. Our program at NWIHS is an extensive program consists of advance teaching methodologies and clinical rotations at Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre. Radiology department at NWIHS is equipped with all advances teaching aid with our main focus is student-oriented learning while in NWGH& RC students learn practical skills during their clinical placement at Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, X-Rays, Fluoroscopy, Mammography and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) units of Radiology department. We are distinguishing from other institutes in the province by offering trainings in Nuclear Medicine department and radiation oncology facilities. Our faculty is well-trained in the field and are subject specialists having many years of experience in teaching. The use of information technology and teaching with pedagogy are enabling our teachers to enhance student’s cognitive skills and to develop creativity, leadership, effective communication skills. The main ambition of our program is inculcating research-based and evidence-based practice in our students.
We welcome you to join radiology program where you will learn, enhance and serve the humanity!

Rahman Ud Din

HOD Radiology, NWIHS

FACULTY

S. No.

Faculty Name

Designation

Qualifications

1

Dr. Shandana Khan

Assistant Professor

  • MBBS (Khyber Girls Medical College Peshawar)
  • FCPS Diagnostic Radiology (College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan)

2

Rahman Ud Din

Assistant Professor

  • PhD Biomedical Sciences (MRI) Beijing University of Technology, China.
  • MS. IT (Radiology Informatics) (Cardiff  Metropolitan University, UK)
  • B.S (Hons) Medical Imaging (University of Bradford, UK)

3

Maooz Ahmad

Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Northwest Institute of Health Sciences, KMU)
  • Master in Diagnostic Ultrasound (University of Lahore)

4

Safura 

Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology
  • (Bacha Khan University)

5

Aamna Bilal

Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Khyber Medical University)

6

Waqas Ihsan

Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Khyber Medical University)

7

Sohail Ahmad Khan

Junior Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Northwest Institute of Health Sciences, Khyber Medical University)

8

Ihtisham Ul Haq

Junior Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Northwest Institute of Health Sciences,  Khyber Medical University)

9

Naqeeb Ullah

Junior Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Khyber Medical University)

10

Muhammad Farooq

Junior Lecturer

  • B.Sc. Hons Medical Imaging Technology (Northwest Institute of Health Sciences,  Khyber Medical University)

Radiology Program Overview

Medical Imaging Technology (Radiology) is four years HEC recognized degree programme. It deals with all kind of diagnostic techniques used in the medical sector and is very crucial for the treatment of the patients. With diag­nosis depending on technology, the role of allied health professional has become vital for delivering successful diagnostic and therapeutic. The programme equips students with the required knowledge, skills, competencies and attitude that are needed to practice radiography in clinical setup. It prepares a cadre of health care technologists who can effectively assist health professionals in the delivery of quality health care services. Their role is to use scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of various disorder; prevention of diseases, and to promote health of the community. In addition, it also deals with the applica­tion of administration and management skills.

Program Outcomes

The mission of the 4 years degree program in Radiology technology is to equip the students with relevant professional knowledge, skills, techniques and ethical values to enable them to apply their acquired expertise at a level between the doctors and the patient for efferent health service delivery. To recruit and provide quality individuals with an ambitious, extensive education that equips them with knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide high quality, compassionate medical imaging.

 

CURRICULUM

  • Ability to learn and master the operation of simple/advanced sophisticated imaging machinery. 
  • Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problems related to equipments used in Radiology. 
  • Perform maintenance and corrective measures on imaging instruments, where required.
  • Demonstrate complete knowledge and technical skills regarding Diagnostic Radiology Technology including X-Rays, Medical Sonography, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopes, and cardiovascular imaging etc. 
  • Explain to the patient about the procedure, precautions and correct positioning, place the equipment in the proper position in relation to the patient’s body, and determine the proper machine settings.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and proper usage of the radiation protection equipment.
  • The ability to analyze and modify the imaging techniques according to circumstances.

 

NWIHS is committed to providing students with the best clinical practices in the world of Medical Imaging. Northwest General Hospital is equipped with start of the art Radiology modalities and we introduce and impart standard technical education with new modern techniques, within the fields of Medical Imaging Technology (Radiology), to replace the conventional methods of diagnostic imaging.

We also provide a comprehensive, year-long research enrichment program designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills through hands-on learning, which helps students to apply their knowledge to practical skills.

Scheme of Study

BS Radiology Technology-4 Years

  • Total number of subjects: 44
  • Course duration: 4 years/8 semesters.
  • Semester duration: 16-18 weeks
  • Number of courses per semester: 3-6

Total credit hours: 130

HEC Recommended: 124-136

 

SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR BS RADIOLOGY

Semester/Name of Subject

Course Code

Credits

First Semester (18)

1

Medical Biochemistry-I

PMS-601

3+1

2

Human Physiology-I

PMS-602

3+1

3

Human Anatomy-I

PMS-603

3+1

4

English-I

PMS-604

2+0

5

Pakistan studies

PMS-605

2+0

6

Computer skills

PMS-606

1+1

Second Semester (16)

7

Medical Biochemistry-II

PMS-607

3+1

8

Human Physiology-II

PMS-608

3+1

9

Human Anatomy-II

PMS-609

3+1

10

English-II

PMS-610

2+0

11

Islamic studies

PMS-611

2+0

Third Semester (17)

12

Regional and Radiological Anatomy-I

RAD-601

2+1

13

General Radiology

RAD-602

2+1

14

Radiation Sciences and Technology

RAD-603

2+1

15

General Pathology-I

PMS-612

2+1

16

Pharmacology-I

PMS-614

2+1

17

Communication Skills

PMS-615

1+1

Fourth Semester (17)

18

Clinical Medicine-I

RAD-604

1+1

19

Regional and Radiological Anatomy-II

RAD-605

2+1

20

Conventional Radiological Procedures & Clinical Practice

RAD-606

2+2

21

Radiological Positioning

& Clinical Practice

RAD-607

2+2

22

Computed & Digital Radiography (CR & DR)

RAD-608

1+1

23

Radiobiology & Radiation Protection

RAD-609

1+1

Fifth Semester (17)

24

Mammography & Special Radiological Techniques

RAD-611

2+1

25

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

RAD-612

2+2

26

General Surgery

SUR-608

1+1

27

Interventional Radiology

RAD-613

1+1

28

Clinical Medicine-II

RAD-614

1+1

29

Computed Tomography(CT)

RAD-610

2+2

Sixth Semester (18)

30

Computed Tomography (CT) Procedures & Clinical Practice

RAD-616

2+1

31

Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)Procedures & Clinical Practice

RAD-617

2+1

32

Therapeutic Radiology

RAD-618

2+1

33

Research Methodology

PMS-621

2+1

34

Biostatistics

PMS-622

2+1

35

Radiological & Cross sectional Anatomy

RAD-615

2+1

Seventh Semester (17)

36

Clinical Sonography

RAD-619

2+2

37

Angiography and Cardiac Imaging

RAD-620

2+2

38

Nuclear Medicine

RAD-621

2+1

39

Echocardiography

RAD-622

1+1

40

Electrocardiography(ECG)

RAD-623

1+1

41

Clinical Pathology & Radiological Presentation

RAD-624

1+1

Eight Semester (10)

42

Patient care & Management

RAD-625

2+0

43

Bioethics

PMS-625

2+0

44

RESEARCH PROJECT

PMS-626

0+6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

130

Medical Imaging Technologist is a member of the health care team who works directly with the patient and the physician in performing a wide variety of diagnostic imaging procedures.   Radiographic Technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, and various imaging centers both in public and private setups. Moreover, the opportunities are not limited to these but international doors are also open to our graduates particularly acquiring higher education, trainings and working abroad. Advance research opportunities and prospects of successful career is always your destination.

These are the possible list of position that you can progress your career in;

  1. Medical Imaging Technologist
  2. Sonographer
    • Musckuloskeletal Sonographer
    • Echocardiographer
    • Obs Sonographer
    • General Sonographer
    • Vascular Sonographer
    • Peads Sonographer
  3. Cross-sectional Imaging Technologist
    • MRI Technologist
    • CT Technologist
  4. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  5. Radiation Technologist
  6. PACS Administrator
  7. Radiation Protection Supervisor/Officer
  8. Application Specialist
  9. Imaging Equipment Marketing Officer
  10. Academics (Lectureship, Professorship and Researcher)
  11. Management and Leadership Role

The mission of the 4 years degree program in Radiology technology is to equip the students with relevant professional knowledge, skills, techniques and ethical values to enable them to apply their acquired expertise at a level between the doctors and the patient for efficient health care service delivery. To recruit and provide quality individuals with an ambitious, extensive education that equips them with knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide high quality medical imaging.

1. Skillful Technologist

  • Develop accuracy and meticulousness to attain high levels of ethics and technical proficiency.
  • Utilize technical and non technical skills in a standardized and reproducible environment.
  • Demonstrate complete knowledge and technical skills regarding the diagnostic Radiology Technology including X-Rays, Medical Sonography, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopes, and cardiovascular imaging etc
  • Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of professional behaviors and legal implementations of the work environment.
  • Establish and maintain continuing education as a faction of growth, and maintenance of professional competence.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of exposure selection and image processing, and an ability to apply this knowledge
  • Provide quality patient care in routine as well as advanced imaging procedures.

 

2. Knowledgeable

  • Demonstrate the knowledge of his/her role in the healthcare delivery system.
  • The technologist must know about the complete history of the patient on the basis of which he / she would be able to understand the requirement of Radiology Scan.
  • Use digital imaging and information technology equipment competently, through application of the principal and theories of its operation.
  • Evaluate performance characteristics of equipment.
  • Apply the knowledge of sectional anatomy to relate clinical procedures.

 

3. Health Promoter & Risk Identifier

  • Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors of Radiations,
  • Implement an effective radiation protection program.
  • Must be aware of PNRA rules & Regulations and SOPs of operating all Radiology Modalities to ensure radiation protection.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of professional behaviors and legal implementations of the work environment.

 

4. Problem Solver

  • Develop good leadership, problem solving and administrative skills.
  • Demonstrate respect for health care team members without bias.

 

5. Proficient Communicator

  • Develop and analyze innovative strategies for effective communication with the patient and the healthcare personnel.
  • Demonstrate interdisciplinary team building strategies for effective coordination between various allied health disciplines.

 

6. Professional

  • Apply principles of management, organization behavior, supervision, budgeting, human resource management and labor relations in a medical imaging related environment.
  • Enhance human interaction and performance in a clinical environment by integrating liberal education principles
  • Strengthen the decision power, and exercise appropriate judgment skills, to be applied appropriately, especially during crisis.

 

7. Leader

  • Demonstrate leadership skills to organize & manage personal & professional practices, and contribute to delivery of high quality health care to gain trust of patients.
  • Candidates applying for BS Radiology (4 year) program should meet the following criteria
  • Higher Secondary School certificate in Science subjects (Pre medical) with at least 60 % marks.
  • F.Sc MIT or diploma in Radiology or any relevant qualification from board and IBCC.
  • Age Limit 18 to 25 Years.