Diploma in Radiological Technology(DRT)

Affiliated to Directorate of Medical Education, Govt. of Kerala

Eligibility – +2 Biology Science

Duration of the course is 2 years.

The course consists of two parts.

Part I (1st year) consists of

• General and Radiation Physics
• Anatomy
• Physiology and Pathology

Part II (2nd year) consists of

• Physics of Medical imaging and Radiation Safety
• Radiography Techniques
• Advanced imaging Techniques in Radio diagnosis

Objectives

Diploma in Radiologic technology (DRT) course is designed to train the students, for the effective and safe use of ionizing radiation in the medical field. A Radiographer creates medical images of the body to help the diagnosis of illness and injury.

Career Opportunities

After completing the diploma course in radiology, students can become Radiology Technicians, A radiographer produces radiography of patients with the help of X-ray to find the exact medical condition of the patient.

The need of educated and professional radiology technologists in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices are increasing continuously. The field of radiography will be continued to show higher than average job growth into the future.