Medical radiographers are medical professionals who use equipment to treat and diagnose sick or injured patients. Read our guide to find out what a career as a medical radiographer is like and what you should study and do to become one.
Through further training and experience, a radiographer can progress to become a team leader, consultant practitioner or sonography specialist. More senior roles will involve managing teams and providing some practical training too.
Once you have the right qualifications, you will be able to join professional bodies like the College of Radiographers. There are plenty of opportunities to further specialise by developing skills in counselling and palliative care or in management research and teaching.
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