A NOBLE PROFESSION – RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING

Radiography is the science of producing and preliminary interpretation of high quality images of the body to diagnose injuries and diseases

, plan and deliver treatment modalities such as ionizing radiation, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) and Nuclear Medicine. Therefore, a Radiographer is a person who has successfully undergone a prescribed course of education and training in radiography with a minimum qualification of a diploma/degree at an accredited training institution, locally and internationally.

Specialties within Radiography

Radiographers can specialize in various disciplines within the practice notably: – CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiography, Radiotherapy and oncology and Medical Education. However, the profession of radiography has traditionally embraced two distinct disciplines; Therapeutic and Diagnostic Radiography.

Therapeutic Radiographers are responsible for providing safe and accurate high-energy radiation treatments to patients with cancer and for patients with physical and psychological well being prior to, during and following radiotherapy.

Diagnostic Radiographers are responsible for providing safe and accurate imaging examinations in a wide range of clinical environments, using a variety of imaging modalities and techniques so that appropriate management and treatment of patients can proceed.
To practice Radiography in Kenya, a Radiographer must have registered with SORK, aside from having obtained a license from the Radiography Protection Board of Kenya.