Overview:

Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc) in X-ray Technician is one of the most imperative subjects among all the health professional courses that are offered by the many universities across India. This course spans over one year, specifically in two semesters, that train students for this significant and precise profession of X-ray Technicians, whose services are a critical element in the diagnostic stage of medical treatment.

X-ray Technicians are equipped to perform the X-ray machine as well as other imaging equipments to get images of some of the body parts. These are the pictures that the physicians use in order to diagnose and to treat the different medical conditions for example breakages, infections or diseases among others. X-ray Technicians are employed in different health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, diagnostic imaging facilities and others where they act as market forces of adjustment in making sure that the procedures that are applied during imaging are right.

Given their enhancement in medical experience, X-ray Technicians can perform diagnostic procedures. They are skilled on how to position the patient, protection of the patient from radiation and handling of images to produce quality images to enhance diagnosis. Their skills include handling involving imaging equipment and documentation.

This occupation requires that the holder completes a medically based formal education program and being licensed in the state. Education includes the curricular content and clinical practice that aims to achieve satisfactory level of practice in diagnostic imaging.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 5

Course Curriculum:

The courses offered in the Diploma in Vocation (D. Voc) in X-ray Technician include; Key subjects include:

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Radiographic Techniques
3. Imaging Equipment Operation
4. Radiation Safety and Protection
5. Patient Positioning and Handling
6. Image Processing and Analysis
7. Clinical Practices

Career Opportunities:

The need for professionals in X-ray Technology is ever increasing in today’s healthcare facilities. Hospitals and diagnostic centers require a significant number of X-ray Technicians in various units, including:Hospitals and diagnostic centers require a significant number of X-ray Technicians in various units, including:

1. Radiology Departments
2. Diagnostic Imaging Centers
3. Orthopedic Clinics
4. Emergency Departments
5. Outpatient Clinics
    

Thus, the work is promising for highly qualified and experienced specialists. Top recruiting areas include:

1. Hospitals
2. Clinics
3. Diagnostic Imaging Centers
4. Healthcare Centres
5. Universities
6. Research Centres
7. Medical Equipment Companies
    

The average gross salary for a X-ray Technician/ Radiographer after completion of D. Voc from a reputed Institute ranges between Rs. 12,000/- to 35,000/- per month based on the applicant’s Institute and experience level.