General Information
Department of Medical Imaging Techniques was established under the Cukurova University School of Health Services in 1989.
Length of Programme & Number of Credits
2 Year - 120 ECTS
Feature & Definition
Programme aims to give the knowledge of medical screening tools used in the radiology and nucleer medicine department of hospitals. Doctors take the advantage of radiological screening systems in the diagnosis and treatment of many illnesses. The program is in Turkish. Programme educates qualified personel for radiological services field with suitable and technological occupational knowledge, skills and behaviours. Internship and practices of Medical Imaging Techniques Program are carried out in Radiology department units of Cukurova University Balcali Hospital and in Vocational School of Health Services of Cukurova University.
Mode of Study
Full Time
Head of Department
Prof. Dr. ŞULE SULTAN MENZİLETOĞLU YILDIZ
ECTS / Course Catalog Coordinator
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR ETİZ
Erasmus Coordinator
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMİR İBRAHİM IŞIK
Internship Coordinator
Doç. Dr. MERAL MİRALOĞLU
Orientation Staff
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR ETİZ
Goals
The fundamental aim of the 2-year Medical Imaging Techniques Associate Degree program is to bring up qualified health professional working in the radio-diagnosis field in coordination and collaboration with radiology specialists and other relevant health staff.
Objectives
To train qualified radiology technicians who have the knowledge and skills to maintain and control devices and equipment. To train radiology technicians who have the ability to obtain images with medical imaging devices such as conventional and digital x-rays, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, PET-CT and ultrasonography by preparing the patient for examination for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Specific Admission Requirements
According to the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) conducted by the OSYM Presidency, students are admitted to this program within the quota. In addition, students are accepted within the quotas announced by the international student office and the quota for horizontal transfer according to the central/general grade point average.
Qualification Awarded
Health technician title is conferred to the graduates.
Level of Qualification
Associate
Qualification Requirements of Graduation
Students must have succeeded in the courses in the program, at least 120 ECTS credits, and a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
Access to Further Studies
In the case of Medical Imaging Techniques that can graduate or graduate students, DGS and the Assessment, selection and placement Center (OSYM) declared by the undergraduate programs (Nursing, Nursing and Health Services) may apply.
Internship
Mandatory summer internship is 30 working days. Internship can be done in State and University Hospitals.
Applied Course
Students practice in the Radiology Clinic of the Health Practice and Research Center of Balcalı Hospital.
Work Placement
Work-based learning is not performed.
Double Major, Additional Major & Exchange Possibilities
There are Erasmus and Farabi exchange program opportunities.
Employment Opportunities
Students graduated from this program can work as "Medical Imaging Technician" in hospitals. University Hospitals, State Hospitals, Private Hospitals etc. All Hospitals are graduated from the program with the title of Health Technician by completing all the professional applications and internships in the program.