The Diagnostic Imaging (Radiography) Programme
A 24 hour service is offered at some
is delivered by the University of the West Indies in
collaboration with the University Hospital of the
West Indies School of Medical Radiation
Technology.
The programme offers professional training in the
allied health discipline. Participants are trained in
the safe use of ionizing radiation to produce
diagnostic images which are used in the diagnosis
of disease and injury.
WORKING IN THE HEALTH PROFESSION
Persons wishing to enter the diagnostic radiography
programme need to have a genuine desire to help
the sick and/or injured in an efficient, caring and
sympathetic manner, as a member of the health
team.
The field is open to men and women. Once
qualified, these health professionals are called
Diagnostic Radiographers.
Radiographers work with a specialist doctor, the
Radiologist. The Radiographers duties involve the
production of radiographs (or images of the body),
using radiation. The radiologist interprets the
diagnostic information on the radiograph.
Radiological/Radiographie examinations may be
done on any part of the body including renal,
cardiovascular, biliary, gastrointestinal/other
systems.
These technologist are trained in the correct
principles of patient care, and how to produce
satisfactory diagnostic images which demonstrate
various organs and/or systems of the body.
Radiographers are guided by a Professional Code of
Practice.
Qualified Radiographers are usually employed in
hospitals/clinics. The job at the hospital may
involve night or emergency duty where the
radiographer will deal with accident victims or
other cases requiring immediate or emergency
attention.
Geography or Geology
hospitals. Accounting
Economics
The Radiographer is often required to work in the Sociology
operating theatre and on the wards. Psychology
SPECIALISED IMAGING MODALITIES 2. Be eighteen (18) years old by 31 December in
the year of commencement of training
Students are exposed to advanced imaging
modalities such as computerized tomography,
3. Pass an entrance examination
magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, as
well as therapeutic procedures such as angioplasty
4. Attend for an interview
and embolisation.
5. Submit a doctors certificate verifying health
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
status.
The Bachelors Degree Programme in Diagnostic
6. Present an up to date record of immunization
Imaging (Radiography) is run over nine (9)
semesters.
7. Submit two (2) references.
MATRICULATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
To be eligible for admission to the degree Scholarships from the Government of Jamaica and
programme in Diagnostic Imaging (Radiography), the University Hospital of the West Indies may be
applicants must meet the following requirements. available to Jamaican nationals. Private
hospitals/clinics may also offer funding. Other
1. Possess a minimum of six (6) G.C.E/C.X.C. Jamaican students may seek funding through the
subjects. Compulsory subjects are Students Loan Bureau, or may be privately funded.
Mathematics or Physics Foreign students may be funded by their own
English Language or English Governments or an external agency, or may be
Literature privately funded.
Biology or Human and Social Biology
Anatomy or one other science subject
Two other subjects.
Advanced level subjects will be considered in
lieu of any of the above subjects, with the
exception of Mathematics or Physics and
English Language or English Literature.
Applicants with four G.C.E./C.X.C subjects
may also be considered for admission.
Advanced level subjects which will be
considered are
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Application for entry to pursue the

degree programme are done through FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
UNVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
Admissions
University of the West Indies SCHOOL OF MEDICAL RADIATION
Mona Campus TECHNOLOGY
Mona
Kingston 7 BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMME
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
or may be done on through the following website (RADIOGRAPHY)
www.mona.edu
Email: admissions@uwi.edu.jm

GENERAL INFORMATION
2011/2012

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School of Medical Radiation Technology
University Hospital of the West Indies
Mona, Kingston 7
Serving Jamaicas Training Needs in
Phone: 927-1620-9 Diagnostic Imaging
Telefax: (876) 977-2388