What type of eduction is required to be a radiologist?

Answer 1

After a Diagnostic radiology residency 5 years, there are specialties in radiology that provide a certificate of qualification. The accredited programs currently include Neuroradiology, Pediatrics, and Interventional. Other programs include Body imaging, Breast imaging, Musculoskeletal, MRI, etc but these do not have an additional examination.

Answer 2

It's not a certification, it's licensure. To become a radiologist, you need to first be a medical physician. That means a 4-year degree, preferably in pre-med, a 4-year medical degree and then specialization is radiology.

Answer 3

Preparation for this profession is offered in hospitals, colleges and universities, and less frequently at vocational-technical institutes. Hospitals employ most radiologic technologists. Employers prefer to hire technologists with formal training. Education and training. Formal training programs in radiography range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree. Two-year associate degree programs are most prevalent. Some 1-year certificate programs are available for experienced radiographers or individuals from other health occupations, such as medical technologists and registered nurses, who want to change fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of the radiologic technologies is desirable for supervisory, administrative, or teaching positions. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits most formal training programs for the field. The committee accredited more than 600 radiography programs in 2007. Admission to radiography programs require, at a minimum, a high school diploma or the equivalent. High school courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and Biology are helpful. The programs provide both classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology. Licensure. Federal legislation protects the public from the hazards of unnecessary exposure to medical and dental radiation by ensuring that operators of radiologic equipment are properly trained. Under this legislation, the Federal Government sets voluntary standards that the States may use for accrediting training programs and licensing individuals who engage in medical or dental radiography. In 2007, 40 states required licensure for practicing radiologic technologists and technicians. Certification and other qualifications. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) offers voluntary certification for radiologic technologists. In addition, 35 States use ARRT-administered exams for State licensing purposes. To be eligible for certification, technologists generally must graduate from an accredited program and pass an examination. Many employers prefer to hire certified radiographers. To be recertified, radiographers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Radiologic technologists should be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. They must pay attention to detail, follow instructions, and work as part of a team. In addition, operating complicated equipment requires mechanical ability and manual dexterity. Advancement. With experience and additional training, staff technologists may become specialists, performing CT scanning, MR, and angiography, a procedure during which blood vessels are x rayed to find clots. Technologists also may advance, with additional education and certification, to become a radiologist assistant. Experienced technologists also may be promoted to supervisor, chief radiologic technologist, and, ultimately, department administrator or director. Depending on the institution, courses or a master's degree in business or health administration may be necessary for the director's position. Some technologists progress by specializing in the occupation to become instructors or directors in radiologic technology programs; others take jobs as sales representatives or instructors with equipment manufacturers. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below.

Answer 4

To be a radiologist, a medical degree from an accredited medical school must be earned and the individual must have an active and current medical license. A medical degree such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) (earned in the USA), the Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), or The Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS/MBChB) must be earned. After completion of medical school, residency training in radiology and board certification examinations must be completed successfully to be a board certified radiologist.

Answer 5

If one works in radiology it is important that one is able to calculate timings and doses accurately so a good grasp of mathematics is essential. It is also important to be able to work with people and put them at their ease.

Answer 6

A radiologist (not to be confused with a radiology technician) is a physician. This would take four years as a full-time student to complete the bachelor's degree and four years of medical school. There will also be an additional three or more years to complete the internship and residency requirements.

Answer 7

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