Diploma in Radiology
1st Semester
Subjects |
Code |
Hours/week |
Credits |
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Theory |
Practical |
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1 |
Applied radiological anatomy |
RadAra-D1 |
3 |
- |
3 |
2 |
Radiological procedures |
RadRpr-D1 |
2 |
- |
2 |
3 |
Radiographic positioning |
RadPos-D1 |
2 |
- |
2 |
4 |
Applied medical physics |
RadAmp-D1 |
2 |
- |
2 |
5 |
Basic anatomy |
RadBan-D1 |
2 |
- |
2 |
6 |
Biostatistics |
COMSta-D1 |
1 |
- |
1 |
7 |
Pathology |
RadPat-D1 |
1 |
- |
1 |
Total |
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- Preparatory study (thirteen credit units for 16 weeks) includes basic applied theoretical subjects: basic medical sciences: includes focused refresher lectures for four calendar months in:
- Applied Radiological Anatomy (3 units)
No. |
Subject |
1 |
Skull bones |
2 |
PNS, teeth, mandible, TM joint |
3 |
Orbit & its contents |
4 |
Salivary gland, larynx, pharynx, nasopharynx, thyroid. |
5 |
Ear |
6 |
Neck vessels |
7 |
Chest wall, lung |
8 |
Pleura & diaphragm |
9 |
Mediastineum |
10 |
Heart & great vessels |
11 |
Abdominal wall, Esophagus, stomach |
12 |
Small bowel |
13 |
Large bowel, rectum |
14 |
Liver |
15 |
Biliary system |
16 |
Spleen & pancreas |
17 |
Urinary system: kidney |
18 |
Urinary system: ureters & UB |
19 |
Female genital tract I |
20 |
Female genital tract II |
21 |
Breast |
22 |
Male genital tract |
23 |
Bony pelvis, aorta, pelvic vessels |
24 |
Spine |
25 |
Lower limb I |
26 |
Lower limb II |
27 |
Upper limb I |
28 |
Upper limb II |
29 |
CNS I |
30 |
CNS II |
- Radiological procedures (2 units)
1 |
Head & neck |
2 |
Chest wall, lung. |
3 |
Pleura & diaphragm |
4 |
Mediastineum |
5 |
Heart & great vessels |
6 |
Upper GIT |
7 |
Lower GIT |
8 |
Liver |
9 |
Biliary system |
10 |
Spleen & pancreas |
11 |
Urinary system I |
12 |
Urinary system II |
13 |
Male genital tract |
14 |
Female genital tract |
15 |
Breast |
16 |
Spine |
17 |
Upper limb |
18 |
Lower limb |
19 |
CNS I |
20 |
CNS II |
- Radiographic positioning (2 units)
1 |
Upper limb: Fingers, Hand |
2 |
Upper limb: Wrist, Forearm |
3 |
Upper limb: Elbow, Humerus |
4 |
Upper limb: Shoulder, Scapula, Clavicle |
5 |
Lower limb: Toes, Foot. |
6 |
Lower limb: Calcaneus, Ankle joint, |
7 |
Lower limb: Leg, Knee joint, Patella |
8 |
Lower limb: Femur, Pelvis, Hip Joint |
9 |
Spine: Cervical spine, Cervico-thoracic junction |
10 |
Spine: Thoracic spine |
11 |
Spine: Lumbar spine |
12 |
Spine: SI joints, Sacrum & Coccyx, Scoliosis series |
13 |
Chest: CXR PA, Lateral view, RAO, LAO positions |
14 |
Chest: AP view, Lordotic view, Decubitus view |
15 |
Chest: Sternum, ribs, costal joints, trachea |
16 |
Abdomen: Erect, Supine, Lateral decubitus |
17 |
Skull: Lateral, PA view, Caldwell, AP position |
18 |
Skull: Towne's view, PA axial, Base view, Sella turcica |
19 |
Face: Sinuses, Facial bones, orbits, |
20 |
Face: Petrous bones |
- Applied medical physics (2 teaching units)
No. |
Subject |
1 |
Radiation physics, electromagnetic radiation |
2 |
Production of x-ray, interaction of x-ray with matter, attenuation, filtration |
3 |
Radiation Dosimetry, radiation quantity and quality. |
4 |
Imaging with x-rays: image quality, effect of scattered radiation. |
5 |
Magnification and Distortion, limitations of the x-ray tube. |
6 |
Film-screen radiography: image formation, characteristic curve. |
7 |
Radiographic image quality, mammography. |
8 |
Fluoroscopy |
9 |
Computed tomography, image reconstruction |
10 |
Helical and multislice scanning |
11 |
Image quality, image artifacts. |
12 |
Factors influencing patient dose. |
13 |
Gamma imaging: radioactivity |
14 |
Planar imaging, positron emission tomography |
15 |
Characteristics and quality assurance of gamma images, dose to the patient. |
16 |
Imaging with ultrasound: Physical principle of diagnostic ultrasound, nature of ultrasound, wave equation, standing wave. |
17 |
Resonance, the decibel, acoustic reflection, acoustic Impedance. |
18 |
Reflectivity, Scattering, acoustic absorption and attenuation |
19 |
Diagnostic ultrasound instrumentation and operation, Ultrasound transducer, beam focusing |
20 |
Ultrasound beam, The wave front, near field and far field, image acquisition and reconstruction resolution. |
21 |
Operational modes, A-mode display, B-mode display, M-mode display. |
22 |
Doppler methods |
23 |
Real-time imaging, mechanical scanners, linear array scanning, biologic effects. |
24 |
Magnetic resonance imaging, the spinning proton, the magnetic resonance signal, free induction decay (FID). |
25 |
Spin-Echo Sequence, tissue contrast, weighted images. |
26 |
Spatial encoding |
27 |
Inversion recovery |
28 |
Magnetic resonance image quality, |
29 |
Magnets and coils. |
30 |
Hazards and safe practice. |
- Basic anatomy (2 teaching units)
No. |
Subject |
1 |
Thoracic wall and mediastinum |
2 |
Lungs and pleura |
3 |
The heart and coronary arteries |
4 |
Abdominal wall and peritoneum |
5 |
The gastrointestinal tract |
6 |
Liver, biliary passages, pancreas, spleen, and kidney |
7 |
Blood supply of the abdomen |
8 |
Pelvic walls |
9 |
Pelvic viscera |
10 |
Blood supply of the pelvis |
11 |
Musculoskeletal system in the upper limb |
12 |
Angiographic anatomy of the upper limb |
13 |
Musculoskeletal system in the lower limb |
14 |
Angiographic anatomy of the lower limb |
15 |
Skull bones and joints |
16 |
Angiographic anatomy in the head and neck |
17 |
The ENT territory |
18 |
Topography of the CNS I |
19 |
Topography of the CNS II |
20 |
Imaging anatomy of the CNS |
21 |
Overview of sectional anatomy |
- Biostatistics (1 teaching unit)
1. Introduction to biostatistics |
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a. Types of variables |
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b. Population |
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c. Sample and randomization |
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d. Types of sample |
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e. Collection of data |
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2. Presentation of data, tables, graphs |
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3. Measures of central tendency |
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a. Measures of central tendency in grouped data |
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4. Measures of dispersion |
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a. Measures of dispersion in grouped data |
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5. Probability |
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6. Statistical Inference |
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a. Point estimate |
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b. Computing confidence interval |
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7. Hypothesis Testing Steps |
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a. One Sample t-test |
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b. Two Samples t-test |
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c. Paired t-test |
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8. Chi square |
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a. Applications and uses of chi square |
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b. Properties of Chi distribution |
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9. Simple Linear regression and correlation coefficient estimation |
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- Pathology (1 teaching unit)
- After that, the student takes a preliminary exam (Part I) in these basic sciences. The passing grade is Good (70-79) and above, provided that the student's grade in any of these units is not less than Average (60-69).
- Those who fail to pass Part I with less than half the number of units are required to take another remedial exam after three months for the units they failed.
- The student has the right to a third attempt to pass the preliminary exam under the same conditions mentioned above.
- During this period, the student continues training with peers and is required to attend clinical training and remedial exams.
- The student's enrollment is canceled if they fail to pass the preliminary exam (if they fail more than half the number of courses in the first attempt or fail to pass the preliminary exam in the third attempt).
- Theoretical training and clinical practical application in diagnostic radiology (twenty-three credit units) for twenty months, including a curriculum of refresher lectures in specialized topics, including monthly or semester exams in theoretical material to obtain the annual effort grade, along with clinical training in the following departments:
- 4 months training in MRI examinations
- 4 months training in CT examinations
- 3 months training in ultrasound examinations
- 4 months training in color Doppler examinations
- 4 months training in breast examinations
- 4 months training in plain and contrast radiology examinations
- The student is required to complete a research abstract in the field of specialization, which is part of the requirements for obtaining the Higher Diploma in the second year, and it is discussed by a scientific committee. Acceptance of the research abstract is mandatory for entering the final exam.
- The student takes the final exam (Part II) in both theoretical and practical components at the end of the second year after successfully passing Part I in basic sciences with a grade of Good or above, acceptance of the research abstract, and a successful annual effort.
- The final grade distribution is as follows:
- 20% represents the preliminary exam (Part I).
- 20% represents the annual effort.
- 20% theoretical final exam.
- 40% clinical final exam, divided as follows:
20% for slide exam and radiological report writing exam.
20% for oral exam.
- The final passing grade is 70 and above.
- The maximum number of attempts to pass the final exam is three attempts, each attempt separated by 6 months.