The radiology specialization is one of the distinguished branches of medical specialties that rely on medical imaging technology to use devices that visualize the body so that the doctor can accurately know the defect in the place and then choose the appropriate method for treatment. The Bachelor's Program in Medical Radiologic Technologies is one of the promising and emerging programs in the medical field, as it came in support of the national vision in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to develop technical education in various fields. Zarqa University is keen to provide a medical radiologic Technologies program to the local, regional, and international labor market with qualified cadres of technicians specialized in various radiologic technologies.
The Department of Medical Radiologic Technologies is one of the scientific departments within the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences at Zarqa University. The program contains theoretical and practical educational courses to qualify students and provide them with detailed information, skills, and competencies that ensure that they are qualified and competent to work as technical specialists in the field of radiology within Medical care teams in all institutions and centers that provide radiology services, as the program includes 136 credit hours from the requirements of the university, Faculty, and specialization.
The Medical Radiologic Technologies Program covers areas of knowledge related to imaging principles, quality control, and radiation protection, principles of radioactivity, patient care methods during imaging, conventional radiology techniques and various radiological imaging methods, nuclear medicine, advanced radiology techniques such as tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, quantitative analysis of medical diagnostic imaging, digital imaging, in addition to allied imaging sciences.
Field clinical training is by advanced academic standards to enable students to perform various radiological procedures and examinations efficiently and professionally. Students are trained in various radiology departments in many hospitals and centers specialized in radiology imaging, according to a schedule that ensures that students acquire practical experience at the end of the program. The program contains theoretical and practical scientific courses, which include coverage of the following techniques among other X-ray techniques within the program:
1. Traditional imaging methods using an X-ray imaging device: which includes radiographic examinations of all organs of the body such as the upper and lower extremities, skull, spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvis, in addition to imaging the internal organs and the vascular system using radioscopy. Radioscopy is used to perform several imaging tests, such as imaging the stomach, duodenum, and large intestine, using barium material, cardiac catheterization, and determining the position of the catheter tube that enters the arteries or veins.
2. Computed tomography: It is an imaging technique that involves penetrating X-ray beams generated from an X-ray tube into the human body at different angles so that they interact with radio-receptors to form a map that represents the amount of X-ray absorption in human tissues. This technique is used to obtain details better than regular X-rays, as two-dimensional images can be reconstructed to appear in three dimensions if advanced tomography devices are used, and it is also used to display realistic images, especially during surgical operations.
3. Magnetic resonance imaging: It is an imaging technique in which a strong magnetic field is used to produce high-quality images of the internal organs of the human body. There are some parts of the body that are imaged by resonance imaging more than others, such as the nervous system (brain, nerves, spinal cord, and spine), as well as the skeletal system (bones, muscles, and joints), and the diagnosis of breast and prostate diseases. With the magnetic resonance imaging device, it is possible to diagnose strokes a few hours after their occurrence and treat them before they develop.
4. Nuclear medicine: It is a specialized branch of radiology techniques in which radioisotopes are inserted into the human body for the purpose of imaging, evaluating the function of target organs, or identifying diseases or tumors. Unlike traditional or tomography, in which X-rays are generated externally or passed through the human body, nuclear medicine relies on radioactive materials that are injected into the body by injection, swallowing, or other methods and emit radiation that can be detected externally with a special device such as a gamma-ray camera and displayed on television screens and used for diagnosis and treatment.
5. Ultrasound: It includes the use of high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the internal organs and organs of the human body. Ultrasound is painless, relatively inexpensive, and considered very safe, even during pregnancy. Ultrasonography is used effectively to check for tumors and foreign bodies close to the surface of the body, such as those in the thyroid gland, breasts, testes, and extremities, as well as some lymph nodes.