Radiographer Courses
A Radiographer operates x-ray equipment to capture images as requested by medical professionals, ensuring patient safety and proper positioning.
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Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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Get qualified to work as a Radiographer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $37,256
Become a registered diagnostic radiographer with the Bachelor of Medical Imaging. This hands-on degree program can lead to employment in hospitals, clinics, or community health care, and includes a number of clinical placements at live workplaces.
The program includes: medical radiation science, principles of medical imaging, medical imaging practice, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging tools. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science is a hands-on degree that qualifies you for a rewarding career in radiation diagnostics and therapies. With this fantastic qualification you could be diagnosing life-threatening health conditions, using sophisticated diagnostic imaging tools, or treating cancer.
This degree program covers: human bioscience, anatomy, physics, imaging pathology, health psychology, medical radiation science, imaging techniques, and more. You can also choose to specialise in a number...
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The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) is a hands-on degree that qualifies you for work as a diagnostic radiographer. Graduates of the program are eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA).
The degree covers: medical radiation science, human anatomy and physiology, people and behaviour, imaging anatomy and pathology, radiation biology and dosimetry, MRI and ultrasound, radiographic imaging, and much more. You may also be eligible for a ...
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The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography and Oral Health Promotion Specialisation) is for students seeking careers as Dental Assistants, Dental Radiographers or Oral Health Advisors. During the course students will begin with the basics of assisting with the operations of a dental practice: managing appointments, infection control, customer service and working in community health. The knowledge is then expanded so students can learn how to implement oral hygiene programs and safely produce pre...
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How much does a Radiographer earn?
In Australia, a full time Radiographer generally earns $2,020 per week ($105,040 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Radiographer?
This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 8,200 people working as a Radiographer in Australia compared to 7,300 five years ago. Radiographers usually work in larger towns and cities where medical imaging facilities are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Radiographer?
If you’d like to embark on a career as a Radiographer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography Specialisation). You could also consider a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography and Oral Health Promotion Specialisation) or a Dual Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting with Radiography Specialisation.
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A Radiographer operates x-ray equipment at a hospital, dental surgery or medical imaging facility. You’ll take x-rays according the requests of medical or dental professionals and process the required images. Radiographers ensure patients are properly positioned to get the necessary views and ensure radiography safety is maintained. You’ll send images and results to relevant medical or dental professionals.
Radiographers should have excellent attention to detail and keen observational skills. It’s important that you can communicate well with patients as well as with healthcare teams. Radiographers need good personal skills and you’ll need to listen to the concerns of your patients. You must be able to follow correct procedures during your work.
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