What is Radiology?
Radiology is the science and practice of diagnosing and treating illnesses using radiographic equipment and treatment. To work in radiology, you’ll need an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, depending on the sort of radiology job you choose to pursue.
The field of radiology can be divided into two categories-
Diagnostic radiology
Interventional radiology
Diagnostic Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses X-ray images and other imaging techniques to diagnose a patient’s disease or injury.
Another medical specialty that employs imaging techniques (X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound) for guidance is Interventional Radiology. Minimally invasive techniques can be used to treat and diagnose patients.
Career Opportunities
Radiology is a discipline of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries using medical imaging equipment. Radiology careers range from being a radiologist, a medical practitioner, to being a radiological technician, who offers assistance for radiology services.
The following are some radiology job options:
Radiologist
Radiology nurse
Radiologic technologist
Radiology assistant
Radiology technician