Medical technical radiology (MTRA): Training, further education, studies, information and providers
Medical technical radiology: from diagnostics to therapy
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What degree do graduates of the Medical Technical Radiology course obtain?
Graduates of training at a College of Higher Education receive the federally recognized title "Certified Specialist in Medical-Technical Radiology CHE" upon completion.
Where do graduates of Medical Technical Radiology find employment?
Specialists in medical technical radiology CHE are highly sought-after professionals who must undergo continuous further training in order to keep up to date with the latest technology. They are employed in radiology institutes, hospitals and university clinics, as well as in veterinary medicine, industry and research.
How long does the Medical Technical Radiology course take?
Continuing education, further training in medical technical radiology is a full-time course lasting three years.
What are the requirements for the Medical Technical Radiology course?
The admission requirements for training in medical technical radiology are determined by the respective College of Higher Education. However, in addition to an aptitude test, which can vary greatly, a minimum of three years of vocational education and training (VET) is usually required, preferably in a technical or medical field, although this is not usually a must. Alternatively, a certificate from a technical secondary school or a vocational or Baccalaureate certificate can also be presented. The respective College of Higher Education will inform you about the current admission requirements.
What exactly do specialists in medical-technical radiology do?
Specialists in medical-technical radiology CHE (MTRA CHE) work in the fields of diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine. In the first area, they are responsible for taking X-ray images as well as magnetic resonance and computer tomography applications. In radiation oncology, MTRA CHE carry out radiotherapy to cure or alleviate cancer according to doctors' instructions and accompany patients for several weeks. In the third area, nuclear medicine, they are responsible for the preparation and administration of radioactive substances to patients, whose activities and accumulation in the organs they record with special measuring devices and compile on the computer for diagnostic purposes in order to determine the exact function, position and size of the diseased organ.
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