School of Diagnostic Radiography

Every detail of IDHSP’s School of Radiography (Radiologic Technologist) curriculum is designed to graduate students who are well-trained and competent to perform every function within a radiographers job description.

The comprehensive curriculum strongly promotes the importance  of excellent patient care practices, and  the didactic & clinical components provides each student with a solid foundation in specialty fields, and technologically advanced imaging environments.

IDHSP’s School of Radiography (X-Ray)

The Institute of Diagnostic Health Science’s School of Radiography is a two year certificate granting program which includes both didactic (theory) and practical (laboratory) experiences in a real-world environment.  In addition, the 1620 clock-hour clinical rotation allows each student to receive guidance and mentorship from some of Atlanta’s most renowned Radiology facilities and professionals.

Note: The Institute of Diagnostic Health Science Professions School of Radiography curriculum is designed per the curriculum guidelines designed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Your Career as a Radiographer

Choosing to pursue a career as a Radiographer places you at the forefront of today’s cutting edge imaging modalities.  The U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics is forecasting "faster than average job growth for Radiologic Technologists, with about a 15 percent anticipated increase from 2006 to 2016. As the population grows and ages, there will be an increasing demand for diagnostic imaging.”

What is Diagnostic Radiography?

Diagnostic Radiography is a science that uses ionizing radiation (otherwise known as x-rays) to produce images of various parts of the body. These images are used to diagnose diseases and injuries in humans and animals. In certain specialty areas, radiology is used in a therapeutic way to treat serious diseases, such as cancer. X-ray images can be taken of virtually every part of the body and are used to highlight systems and functions of the body. In order to examine bones or certain tissues, simple pictures are taken of the area. In other diagnostic situations where organs and body functions need to be highlighted, patients often take a “contrast material” (either by injection or orally) that help medical professions distinguish areas of soft tissues.

What Does a Radiologic Technologist / Radiographer Do?

• Preparing patients for the procedure by explaining it to them and answering questions;
• Removing articles such as jewelry and other items through which x-rays can't pass;
• Ensuring the least amount of radiation exposure by using protective shields and devices;
• Positioning patients to obtain accurate images;
• Positioning radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over a patient’s body;
• Measuring the thickness of the sections of the patient to be x-rayed;
• Setting the exact controls on the x-ray machine to correspond to measurements;
• Processing the film or archiving the exam on a computer (many exams are now digital rather than film-based)
• Updating patient’s records, and
• Maintaining equipment.

**Skills necessary to the profession are excellent communication and patient care skills, the ability to make distinctions between objects within images and the ability to use judgment in analyzing technical information.**

The School of Diagnostic Radiography Curriculum

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