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Medical technical radiology: from diagnostics to therapy

Today, medical technical radiology encompasses the fields of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation oncology. Trained specialists in medical-technical radiology are employed primarily in hospitals and institutes. The work of a specialist in medical-technical radiology (HF) is very varied. Working with the most modern radiation equipment, including ultrasound and MRI equipment, is quite a challenge. Medical-technical radiology is a rather technical department. Nevertheless, the interpersonal relationship with the patient is not neglected.

The field of work of a specialist in medical-technical radiology (HF) requires structured and networked thinking and action. Their tasks are the detection of diseases and the consequences of accidents, as well as the observation of success during and after treatment, i.e. diagnostics and therapy. For medical technical radiology, well-trained specialists are needed who are just as interested in dealing with patients as they are in technical contexts and their effects.

There is not just one training path in this field, so it is advisable to contact the relevant radiology schools directly to find out about the individual training and further education courses. Using the contact form, which you can find on the large education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch, you have the opportunity to obtain training documents and further information for medical technical radiology, so that you can then decide on the appropriate training or further education course at your leisure.

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Continuing education, further training in medical technical radiology is a full-time course lasting three years.

Specialists in medical technical radiology CHE are highly sought-after professionals who must undergo continuous further training in order to keep up to date with the latest technology. They are employed in radiology institutes, hospitals and university clinics, as well as in veterinary medicine, industry and research.

Graduates of training at a College of Higher Education receive the federally recognized title "Certified Specialist in Medical-Technical Radiology CHE" upon completion.

Specialists in medical-technical radiology CHE (MTRA CHE) work in the fields of diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine. In the first area, they are responsible for taking X-ray images as well as magnetic resonance and computer tomography applications. In radiation oncology, MTRA CHE carry out radiotherapy to cure or alleviate cancer according to doctors' instructions and accompany patients for several weeks. In the third area, nuclear medicine, they are responsible for the preparation and administration of radioactive substances to patients, whose activities and accumulation in the organs they record with special measuring devices and compile on the computer for diagnostic purposes in order to determine the exact function, position and size of the diseased organ.

The admission requirements for training in medical technical radiology are determined by the respective College of Higher Education. However, in addition to an aptitude test, which can vary greatly, a minimum of three years of vocational education and training (VET) is usually required, preferably in a technical or medical field, although this is not usually a must. Alternatively, a certificate from a technical secondary school or a vocational or Baccalaureate certificate can also be presented. The respective College of Higher Education will inform you about the current admission requirements.

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