B Sc Imaging Technology

B Sc Imaging Technology

B.SC. in Medical Imaging Technology is a branch of Medical Research and Development, related to the study of various techniques of capturing images of human body parts for medical as well as research purposes. The course is designed with a diversified plan of study in advance imaging (MRI and CT), healthcare management and general knowledge about the discipline.

Course Duration

Duration Shall Be For A Period Of Three And Half Years Including Six Months Of Internship.

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the Allied Health Sciences course from Sl.No. 1 to 10 shall have studied English as one of the principal subject during the tenure of the course and for those seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the Allied Health Sciences courses from Sl.No. 1 to 8 mentioned above except for B.Sc. Imaging Technology and B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology shall have passed:

Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principle subjects of study. OR
Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by RGUHS, (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study. OR
Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study. OR
The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Course.OR
Candidates with two years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 shall have passed plus 12 [10+2] with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as principal subjects or candidates with 3 years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 should have studied Physics, Biology and Chemistry as principal subjects during the tenure of the course.
Lateral entry to second year for allied health science courses for candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by RGUHS and these students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry system only in the same subject studied at diploma level from the academic year 2008-09 vide RGUHS Notification no. AUTH/AHS/317/2008-09 dated 01.08.2008.
In case of admission to B.Sc. Imaging Technology or B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology the candidate should have passed Pre-University or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, as principal subjects of study.

Age

17 years and above ( Only those whose date of birth falls on or before 31.12.2002 are eligible)

Attendance Requirement

A minimum of 80% in both theory and practical (regular) class is essential to get eligibility for sessional as well as semester exam.

Internal Assessment Marks

There shall be a minimum of three periodical tests preferably one in each term in theory and practical of each subject in an academic year. the average marks of the best of the two tests will be calculated and reduced to 20 in theory and 15 in practicals. The marks of IA shall be communicated to the university at least 15 days before the commencement of the university examination. The university shall have access to the records of such periodical tests.

The marks of the internal assessment must be displayed on the notice board of the respective colleges with in a fortnight from the date test is held.

If a candidate is absent for any one of the tests due to genuine and satisfactory reasons, such a candidate may be given a re-test. Within a fortnight

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SYLLABUS

Year – 1

Anatomy
- Introduction
- Connective tissue
- Cardiovascular System
- Gastro-Intestinal System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
- Endocrine glands
- Nervous System
- Sensory Organs
- Embryology
Physiology
- General Physiology
- Blood
- Nerve- Muscle
- Respiratory System
- CardioVascular System
- Renal System, Skin & Body Temperature
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive System
- Central Nervous System
- Special Senses
Biochemistry
- Carbohydrate Chemistry
- Lipid Chemistry
- Amino acid & Protein Chemistry
- Nucleotide & Nucleic acid Chemistry
- Enzymes
- Digestion & Absorption
- Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Lipid Metabolism
- Amino acid & Protein Metabolism
- Vitamins
- Mineral Metabolism
- Nutrition
- Renal Function Test
- Radioactive Isotopes
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Fundamental Chemistry
- Solutions
Pathology
- Clinical Pathology
- Hematology
- Blood bank
  - Cell injury
  - Inflammation
  - Hemodynamic disorders
  - Immune System
  - Neoplasia
Microbiology
- Introduction
- Growth & Nutrition
- Sterilization & Disinfection
- Biomedical Waste Management Principle & Practice
- Immunology
- Infection
- Systemic Bacteriology
- Parasitology
- Virology
- Mycology

Year – 2

Radiation Physics
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics Review of Ideas on Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Review of X-Rays
- Interactions of X-Rays, Gamma Rays and Beta Rays with Matter
  - Main Power Supply
  - Rectification
  - X-Ray Circuits
  - X-Ray Tube
  - Modern x-ray tubes
  - Filters
  - X-ray beam restrictors
  - Grids
  - Fluoroscopy : Image intensifier
- Radiation safety in Radio Diagnosis:
  - Introduction to Radiation Protection
  - Limits for Radiation exposure
  - Protection in Diagnostic Radiology
  - Technical Protective Consideration During Radiography
  - Radiation measuring instruments
  - Biological aspects of Radiological protection
Imaging Physics & Dark Room Techniques
- Image Characteristics
- Radiographic Image Quality
- The invisible X-ray image
- Photographic principle
- The recording system: film material
- The recording system: intensifying screens
- The recording system: film cassettes
- Factors affecting image quality
- The processing area
- Photographic processing: Principles -1 (Manual Processing)
- Photographic processing: principles – 2 (Auto processors)
- Silver recovery
- Film artefacts
- Macro radiography
Radiographic positioning & Techniques
- Introduction
- Shoulder girdle
- Humerus
- Elbow
- Forearm
- Wrist
- Hand
- Fingers
- Thumb
- Femur
- Knee
- Leg
- Ankle
- Foot
- Calcaneus
- Pelvic girdle & proximal femur
- Chest
- Abdomen
- KUB
- Cervical spine
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine, sacrum, coccyx
- Pediatric radiography
- Skull & cranial bones & facial bones
- Neck
- Dental radiography

Year – 3

Diagnostic Imaging Techniques & Modalities
- Computed tomography
- Ultrasonography
- Nuclear medicine imaging
- Radiography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
Radiographic Special procedures & Patient care
- Introduction to the subject
- Contrast media
- Intravenous Urogram (IVU/ IVP)
- Retrograde Pyeloureterography
- Micturating Cystourethrogram (MCU)
- Ascending Cystourethrogram (ASU)
- Myelogram
- Contrast media in GIT
- Barium swallow
- Barium meal
- BMFT
- Enteroclysis
- Barium enema
- HSG
- FTR
- Sialography
- Dacrocystography
- Catheters
- Angiography (cerebral, visceral, peripheral)
- T-tube/PTC/ Direct portal Venography overview
- Biliary system procedures (PTBD/ ERCP/ PTC)
- Bronchography & Phlebography overview
- Introduction to patient care
- Nursing procedure in Radiology
- Patient care during the investigation
- Infection control
- Patient education