By Lisa S Thomas
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a Radiologist? If yes, then you should start looking into different Radiology programs and Radiology Classes right away.
Here's a quick guide to introduce you to the different radiology courses which you are likely to study during your degree program.
Foundation Courses
Foundation courses are common in all the basic Radiology Classes that you are bound to take regardless of where you are studying. The two main foundation courses required to become a Radiology Technician include:
1. The Radiographic Fundamentals Course
The Radiographic Fundamental Course is simply an overview of the field of radiology and its importance in the health care industry. Some of the key elements of this course include learning about imaging methods and various safety measures while using the radiation equipment.
2. Anatomy and Physiology Course
This encompasses the significance of learning about the human body. If you want to be a good Radiology Technician, then a thorough understanding of subjects like the imaging procedure used for diagnosing sicknesses is vital. Moreover, in this course, you will also learn about the human body, the bones and muscles, the skin, the respiratory muscles and the skeletal system.
Apart from the basic foundation courses, you are also required to take some very important core courses. The skills, competence and techniques you learn from these classes will help you in building your confidence and aptitude. A few of these include:
Procedures in Radiology: This course will be constant throughout the entire training program; however, you will discover the subject more in depth with time. This class includes producing and evaluating radiographic images; plus, it also allows you to learn the essential patient positioning techniques during the diagnostic imaging procedure.
Radiologic Imaging: Radiologic Imaging teaches you different necessary techniques such as image exposure, digital radiography intensification, and tomography. It is extremely important to ace this course since it covers most of the practical aspects of your job. Moreover, during this class, you will also be taught to examine, conduct hypotheses and form conclusions based on the images taken.
Radiology Exposure and Protection: One of the main things that you need to learn in your Radiology Classes is the radiology exposure from CT Scanners, X-Ray Machines and MRI machines. Learning how to protect against each of these is also important as exposure to their rays can be hazardous to your health. Hence this class will focus solely on teaching you about the different elements of x-rays, the quality of radiographic images and the types of radiology equipment used.
So whether it's the foundation courses or the core ones, acing a Radiology Class requires a lot of hard work, patience and determination. So, Good Luck!
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1/8/11
Radiology most sought-after specialization
MANGALORE: Don't think of a radiologist as just a specialist who will decipher an x-ray or do an ultrasound scan. The field has diversified so much in the last five years that the speciality is most in demand in the country.
Dr Prasad Hedge, a leading radiologist from AJ Hospital, says it is the most happening field in medicine that has led to increase in demand for radiologists from all sectors, be it the corporate, diagnostic or the colleges. He notes that a decade back, it was least preferred and not many medical colleges were interested in having an MD seat though they had the facilities. "With demand shooting up, there is suddenly a shortage. A radiologist, apart from doing the regular X-ray, ultrasound, CT/MRI now can be an interventional radiologist. He can intervene and embolise a tumour or an aneurism where a physician or surgeon cannot treat, that too without surgery, he said. The field has attracted so much attention that even super specialization (DM) is being offered at some institutes.
Another leading radiologist from Fr Muller Medical College, Dr Naveenchandra Shetty concurs with Hedge saying that the advancements happening in radiology have been so fast that the demand outstrips supply. Earlier, a medical college could get one MD seat for a professor, but this year onwards it has been doubled. "It'll take some years to match the demand," he says adding that though the city has close to 25-30 radiologists, it'll need at least a dozen more.
Dr Hegde points out that the course is so much in demand that only candidates in the top 50 in All India and top five in the state can get a merit seat. "A radiologist passing out is immediately absorbed and can earn good," he notes adding that even abroad there is tremendous demand for radiology and radiologists.
Read more: Radiology most sought-after specialization - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Radiology-most-sought-after-specialization/articleshow/7187052.cms#ixzz1AUDe1O1b
Dr Prasad Hedge, a leading radiologist from AJ Hospital, says it is the most happening field in medicine that has led to increase in demand for radiologists from all sectors, be it the corporate, diagnostic or the colleges. He notes that a decade back, it was least preferred and not many medical colleges were interested in having an MD seat though they had the facilities. "With demand shooting up, there is suddenly a shortage. A radiologist, apart from doing the regular X-ray, ultrasound, CT/MRI now can be an interventional radiologist. He can intervene and embolise a tumour or an aneurism where a physician or surgeon cannot treat, that too without surgery, he said. The field has attracted so much attention that even super specialization (DM) is being offered at some institutes.
Another leading radiologist from Fr Muller Medical College, Dr Naveenchandra Shetty concurs with Hedge saying that the advancements happening in radiology have been so fast that the demand outstrips supply. Earlier, a medical college could get one MD seat for a professor, but this year onwards it has been doubled. "It'll take some years to match the demand," he says adding that though the city has close to 25-30 radiologists, it'll need at least a dozen more.
Dr Hegde points out that the course is so much in demand that only candidates in the top 50 in All India and top five in the state can get a merit seat. "A radiologist passing out is immediately absorbed and can earn good," he notes adding that even abroad there is tremendous demand for radiology and radiologists.
Read more: Radiology most sought-after specialization - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Radiology-most-sought-after-specialization/articleshow/7187052.cms#ixzz1AUDe1O1b
1/5/11
Updated USP standards for PET drugs used in nuclear medicine, radiology ... - pharmabiz.com
New quality assurance standards for the production and compounding of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) drugs are being proposed by the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)-the scientific, non-profit organization responsible for establishing quality standards for pharmaceutical products marketed in the United States. USP is seeking public comment on revisions to General Chapter <823>, Radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography-compounding, until March 31, 2011.
Used to aid in diagnosing disease and assessing specific health concerns, PET drugs are radioactive drugs administered to patients so that a specialized scanner can take images of internal organs and tissues. Unlike X-ray or MRI images, which show only body structure, PET images show the chemical functioning of organs or tissues. PET drugs contain a small amount of radioactive material and must be administered to patients within a few hours of being produced, making it necessary for drug production to occur as needed in a manner that ensures their identity, strength, quality and purity.
Most individual PET drug monographs and chapters in USP-NF were published in the 1990s. Although PET drugs primarily were developed as research and investigative tools, the environment in which they have been produced and used over the last decade has changed significantly. This includes: expanded use and supply of PET drugs in routine diagnostic imaging; the potential use of PET imaging agents as tools to accelerate and reduce the cost of traditional drug discovery efforts; and the development of new routine diagnostic imaging agents for use in cardiology, oncology and neurology. Diversification of PET production and use prompted USP to review trends and changes in this area, which led to the conclusion that the current version of Chapter <823> does not fully meet the needs of today's PET drug environment.
Among the areas addressed by the proposed revisions to General Chapter <823> are: differences between the organization of <823> and the provisions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Final Rule and Guidance issued for PET drugs in 2009 Defined frequency for certain quality control tests, timing of completion of certain QC tests relative to product release, given the short time frame in which a PET drug must be administered after its production Inclusion of requirements for out-of-specification (OOS) investigations for QC tests.
Whatever version of <823> is current is always applicable, with compendial requirements enforceable by FDA under the adulteration provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA 501(b)). However, USP's PET standards also have a special role under FDA's Current Good Manufacturing (CGMP) requirements. When the FDA Modernization Act became law in 1997, it required that PET drugs be compounded according to USP monographs and general chapters until FDA established CGMP regulations for PET.
In 2005, FDA issued a proposed rule for PET CGMP and indicated that different CGMP requirements should be applied to investigational and research PET drugs to allow more flexibility during the development of these drugs. FDA determined that <823> would be adequate to ensure that investigational and research PET drugs are produced safely. In 2009, FDA issued final regulations and an accompanying guidance document for PET CGMP. The new CGMP requirements are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 212 (Part 212) and are aimed at PET drugs with marketing-approval status or potential (as opposed to those for investigational or research use).
When Part 212 becomes effective on December 12, 2011, the CGMP requirements for investigational and research PET drugs may be met by complying with either Part 212 or USP's General Chapter <823> (1998 version). All other PET drugs (not for investigational or research uses) are expected to meet CGMP stipulations of Part 212. Based on the feedback received during the public comment period, USP will determine whether additional review of the <823> revisions will be necessary or if the chapter is then suitable for publication. Once the revised <823> is published, USP will petition FDA to update its reference to cite the newly revised version in its regulation. Until that is accomplished, investigational and research PET drug manufacturers will have to comply with the 1998 version of <823> or the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 212 to meet CGMP requirements.
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific, non-profit, standards-setting organization that advances public health through public standards and related programs that help ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and foods. USP's standards are relied upon and used worldwide.
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