Change:  Ultrasound can image arteries and veins as well as tendons and ligamants. Sloid organs such as liver gallbladder and kidney are wellseen, but gas in bowel limits imaging ( as gas scatters the sound waves). Mammography Mammography, or imaging of the breast, is   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1285)

Change: have done a specialisation, you will receive a higher hourly rate. Public Award 2008 NSW See award VIC QLD See award SA See award NT See award WA Below are short videos describing the field of Medical Imaging:Imaging:   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1250)

Change: MRI relies on the bodies own natural magnetic field to acquire the images. This field usually requires further study to be fully qualified to operate the MRI.UltrasoundUltrasound, or Sonography, is another highly specialised field of radiography. A Sonographer usually may need to have first   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1250)

Change:  Failure is uncommon. Sonographers gain their qualifications by returning to university. They can study either a graduate diploma or a masters in medical ultrasound.Australian Universities offering undergraduate courses in radiography NSW Charles Sturt University - Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) University of Sydney - Bachelor of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1283)

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Change: A fluoroscopy unit uses x-rays and an Image Intensifier to produce ‘real time’ 2D images, similar to a movie. Often, a contrast agent (barium or   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1286)

Change: Magnetic Resonance ImagingMRI is another specialty for radiographers. This is one of the newest modalities in radiology. The images produced by an MRI are very similar   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1192)

Change: The Radiographer is an integral part of the health care team, working in conjunction with all Allied Health Professionals, for the best possible diagnosis, treatment and outcome for all patients.Duties and Tasks A medical imaging technologistRadiographer may perform the following tasks: receive and interpret   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1203)

Change: need to have first worked for a few years as a radiographerRadiographer before they can return to universityUniversity to study the field. There are cases of nurses,Nurses, nuclearNuclear medicineMedicine technicians,Technicians, physiotherapists,Physiotherapists, anatomists and even pilots, retraining to be sonographers.Sonographers. This   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 993)