There are two types of radiography - diagnostic and therapeutic.
Both need considerable knowledge of technology, anatomy,
physiology and pathology to carry out their work. Many also
undertake further training to become a sonographer. Hear from
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The NHS employs 90% of all radiographers, with other
opportunities in private clinics and industry. There are about
26,000 registered radiographers in the UK. The ratio of
diagnostic to therapeutic radiographers is around ten to one.
Diagnostic radiographers work mainly within the radiology and
imaging depatments of hospitals but may also work in
surgeries/clinics. Radiology departments within hospitals
normally include a number of sections encompassing a wide range
of different imaging modalities e.g. ultrasound, magnetic
resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and, of course, x-rays.
Diagnostic radiographers are able to undertake most
investigations but