Yenidoğan Ahmet El-Biruni Cad, Yenidoğan, Faculty Interior Cluster Houses No:85, 38280 Talas/Kayseri, TÜRKİYE
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Medical Imaging Techniques
(About the Program)
The Medical Imaging Techniques Program aims to train qualified health technicians who can work in the radiology and imaging units of health institutions. The program aims for students to use medical imaging devices safely and effectively, prepare patients correctly for examinations, contribute to quality and record processes in imaging procedures, and act in accordance with radiation safety principles.
The program was opened on 21.11.1989 under the name "Radiology"; with the decision of the Higher Education Executive Board dated 15.04.2009, it was restructured under the Department of Medical Services and Techniques as "Medical Imaging Techniques."
The program has produced 908 graduates since its establishment. A total of 1263 students have been enrolled, and educational activities continue with the contribution of 169 active students and 3 academic staff members.
Theoretical and practical courses are carried out in a balanced manner in the program. Students gain professional knowledge and skills in areas such as medical imaging techniques, radiation health and protection, radiological anatomy, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine.
Students receive practical training in radiology units within Erciyes University Health Practice and Research Center and the Dentistry Practice and Research Center. Field experience is gained in areas such as X-ray, tomography, magnetic resonance, and angiography.
Within the program, students are provided with professional infrastructure through courses such as Medical Imaging Techniques and Practices I-II-III-IV, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Radiation Health and Protection, Radiation Oncology I-II, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiological Anatomy. Applied courses and the compulsory 20-working-day summer practice required for graduation support students in developing their professional skills in a real working environment.
The program includes professional elective courses such as Occupational Health and Safety, Radiation Physics, Communication in Health Services, Use of Computer Technologies, Sign Language, Health Law, Hospital Information Systems, Professional English, Medical Device Electrical Safety and Element Applications, Management in Health Enterprises, Quality and Accreditation in Health, and First Aid. In addition, social elective courses are offered in first- and second-year elective course packages to support social skills.
The double major application in our Vocational School was accepted at the Vocational School Board meeting dated 27.11.2024 and numbered 2024.03.01 and put into practice.
The Medical Imaging Techniques Program aims to train qualified health technicians who can contribute to quality in imaging services by offering theoretical knowledge and practical education together; who act in accordance with patient safety and radiation safety principles; and who follow technological developments.