Diagnostic Radiography University of Johannesburg

Overview

Successful completion of this Bachelor in Diagnostic Radiography at University of Johannesburg qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

After completion of the programme, the student will be able to:

• Perform routine and specialized radiographic procedures to produce images of diagnostic quality.

• Access, organize and present information applicable to the radiography context in order to record, retrieve and communicate patient data.

• Evaluate the quality of routine and specialized radiographic images and perform image interpretation to identify normal and abnormal appearances. 

• Plan, develop and apply total quality management appropriate to the diagnostic radiography context.

• Perform safe and effective patient care in accordance with the patient's needs and departmental protocol to provide a quality service and to maintain the welfare of the patient.

• Apply the principles of human rights, ethics and relevant medical law which ensure the well-being of the patient. 

• Apply the principles, specific knowledge, skills and values related to one of the chosen electives as listed. 
• Conduct research.