Welcome to Diagnostic Imaging Suzieann Richards-Bass MAED, MBA, RT (R) University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences Diagnostic Imaging Program

History of Radiology November 11, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen Roentgen the first Nobel prize in physics in 1901 Within weeks of Roentgen's formal announcement in late 1895, newspapers, magazines, and professional journals around the world were giving careful explanations of the mysterious rays--along with detailed instructions on their production and uses. By February of 1896, most urban centers and many small towns across the U.S. had seen their first demonstrations of the "new light." Within a year, the application of X-rays to diagnosis and therapy was an established part of the medical scene

History of Radiology X-ray of a colleagues hand after I-08 The famous radiograph made by Roentgen on 22 December 1895, and sent to physicist Franz Exner in Vienna. This is traditionally known as "the first X-ray picture" and "the radiograph of Mrs. Roentgen's hand. " It is certainly not the previous, and was not labeled as the latter at the time of publication. I-09 Radiograph of the hand of Albert von Kolliker, made at the conclusion of Roentgen's lecture and demonstration at the Wurzburg Physical-Medical Society on 23 January 1896. I-10 Radiograph of coins made by A.W. Goodspeed (1860- 1943) and William Jennings (1860-1945) in 1896, duplicating one they had made by accident in Philadelphia on 22 February 1890. Neither Goodspeed nor Jennings claimed any priority in the discovery, as the plates lay unnoticed and unremarked until Roentgen's announcement caused them to review the images. X-ray of a colleagues hand after presenting the“new ray” to the Physics – Medical Association X-ray of Roentgen’s Wife’s Hand

History of Radiology I-50 By that time it was already too late for many of the roentgen ray pioneers. Mihran Kassabian (1870-1910) meticulously noted and photographed his hands during progressive necroses and serial amputations, hoping the data collected might prove useful after his death.

History of Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Radiologists Medical Doctors 7 to 10 years education Interpret Diagnostic Images Ultimate responsibility Radiologic Technologists / Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Technologists 2 to 4 years education Perform diagnostic imaging procedures

Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Career Opportunities

Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Radiography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammography Pet Scanning Spec Scanning Bone Densitometry Interventional Imaging Nuclear Medicine Sonography Radiation Therapy Computed Tomography Cardiac Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging Technologists The Future is Here! Digital Radiography Molecular Imaging

Advanced Practice Radiologist Assistant Radiology Practioner Assistant

Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Sales and Service Quality Assurance Administration Application Specialist Medical Physics Traveling Information Systems Management Education Research

Qualities of a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Compassionate Mature Dependable Responsible Detail oriented Good communicator Professional

Diagnostic Radiography

Diagnostic Radiography

Education for Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Radiography - foundation Radiography Programs 2 years – 24 months (yes school during summer!) FULL-TIME education! Not like previous education. Up to 40 hours per week on campus. Requires up to 24 hrs a week in clinical setting performing radiographic procedures Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Associate Degree

Education for Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Radiography Programs Certificate – Institutional Associate of Applied Science – Technical Associate degree – completed general education requirements Bachelor degree – M. D. Anderson Program

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Program 2 years (24 months) 1 year MRI CT Education/Management Bachelors of Science Application Deadline April 1 Selection criteria GPA References Personal Interview Site visit Radiographers Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite Courses 6 Communication (English rhetoric/composition) 3 Mathematics College Algebra- or higher 12 Natural Sciences Must include Anatomy & Physiology 1 (Mandatory) Anatomy and Physiology II recommended 6 Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts 3 hours in Humanities 3 hours in visual and performing arts

Prerequisite Courses continued 15 Social and Behavior Sciences Must include: 6 hours of U. S. 6 hours in political 3 hours in social/behavior science Psychology recommended Minimum total of 42 hours required

What the student should expect Demonstration of clinical competency Participation in Clinical education 24 hours per week Full didactic course load Participation in Professional responsibilities/duties

Upon Completion Students sit for the National certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist State Licensure is required in many states Continued education is required to maintain Certification and license

Trauma Radiography

Trauma Radiography

Digital Radiography

Diagnostic Radiography

Imaging Modalities – Advanced Levels Mammography Sonography Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuclear Medicine SPECT PET Tomography Radiation Therapy

Sonography

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

SPECT (Single Photon Emission Tomography) Fusion Imaging SPECT (Single Photon Emission Tomography)

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI and Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging MRI and Nuclear Medicine

PET (Positron Emission Tomography – CT and Nuclear Medicine) Fusion Imaging PET (Positron Emission Tomography – CT and Nuclear Medicine)

Molecular Imaging

Advanced Level Practice Master’s Programs Education Management Radiology Physician Assistant

Interested? Clinical visit – get to know the profession BEFORE you apply Complete your core-curriculum requirements for a BS degree Be prepared for 24 hours of clinical experience per week PLUS didactic classes Classes for radiography are typically held in traditional setting Blackboard Internet Online testing

Additional information regarding the Diagnostic Imaging Program can be obtained by calling the Program Office at (713) 792-3455 Visit us on the Web at www.mdanderson.org/healthsciences

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