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Photographic principles, X-ray film materials and structure. The Radiographic image, Latent image formation, Fluorescence and its application in Radiography. Intensifying screens, X-ray film cassettes, structure and care. Cassette function tests. Chemistry of processing solutions, hazards, sensitometry, storage of X-ray films. Identification and presentation of Radiographs; viewing of Radiographs. Processing – manual and automatic silver recovery.

Daylight systems, duplication and subtraction of radiographs, automated film handling systems. Photographic principles and devices. Dark room design. Principles of fibre optics and video transmission. Digital image instrumentation and processing.

Computed radiographic systems; Digital processors (Hardware and software); Archival and retrieval. Quality assurance of image receptors and processors;post aquisition image processing and effects on image quality; chemical image processing and environmental and silver conservation methods

Other contrast examination, aortography, venography. Ventriculography, Encephalography, Sinography, Fistulography, Ward Radiography. Geriatric, Pediatric Radiography, Principles of Tomography, Macro-radiography, xero- radiography, Digital imaging.

Other contrast examinations, venography, Bronchography, ventriculography, Encephalography, Sinography. Principles of Tomography, Macro radiography Xeroradiography. Special topics. Radiographic techniques that describe contemporary procedures in digital, molecular, and oncology imaging. Overview of techniques for all systems. History of Mammography, Albert Salomon (German Surgeon) on 1913, Comparism of surgical tissue and healthy breast. Uses of Mammography Equipment Compression devices, the magnification setup, use of grids and automatic exposure controls, X-ray generators in Mammography. Anatomy of breast, Factors of good quality Mammogram: Radiographer, Patient factor, equipment. Technique factors: Adequate penetration, Contrast and patient dose. Patient preparation, techniques and projections. Male Mammography: breast cancer and gynaecomastia. Indication and techniques for ductography.

Introduction to Radiography. Principles of Image formation, Factors affecting image quality. Radiation Protection in a clinical setting. Appropriate technique presentation format. Identification and preparation of the patient for the radiographic examination of the upper extremity: Fingers, thumb, hand and many others. Shoulder girdle and thorax. Radiography of the skull, Dental Radiography, skeletal surveys; plain Radiography of the viscera and soft tissue. Accident and emergency Radiography. Introduction to investigations involving contrast media Pharmaco-Radiography. The contrast examination of the gastrointestinal system, excretory system, Obstetric and Gynaecological examination. Sialography, operating theatre techniques.,

Application of Managerial functions, Health Management Structure Health Care Policy. Inter- dependence of various departments. Radiology department and organisational structure.Financial resources and management. Vital Personnel Management, Management and communication process. Patient – flow and appointment system. Public Relations. Evaluation of Management principles and performance. Total quality management.

Application of Ionizing Radiation to Tumors and other Diseases. Superficial and Deep Therapy. Heat and Immunotherapy. Nature and Types of Cancer, staying of cancer, causes and Management. Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Equipment for production of Radiation Therapy Beam. Radiation Beam measurement/Isodose curves. Radiation protection Beam Modifiers/applicators. Simulator and their uses, Manual and automatic Planning. Treatment fields and applications. Radio-therapeutic procedures for selected organs. Mould room and their uses. Management of Patient and Post Treatment Patient Care Drugs.

Application of optimisation principles in food formulation and recipe development. Fundamental principles of food quality evaluation and development of standards (taste, flavour, shape, size, texture, colour and appearance). Emphasis on development and testing of more economical and nutritious foods from familiar and commonly used acceptable ingredients. Novel food development. Guidelines for conducting sensory evaluation. Selection of participants, presentation, testing and analysis of results. Practical classes on recipe development, preparation and testing. Reporting and interpretation of results.

Audiological rehabilitation devices. Hearing aids. Cochlea/brain-stem Implants. Assistive listening devices (ALDs) Bone-anchored hearing aids/bone conduction hearing aids. Advantages and disadvantages of hearing devices. Role of Occupational therapy. Role of Speech therapy. Role of Medical social worker and vocational rehabilitation in auditory care.