What does a Radiographer cum Sonographer do in a Hospital?
A: A Radiographer cum Sonographer uses high technological modalities to produce images that help in diagnosing illnesses. They use their knowledge in imaging modalities to produce and interpret images of x-ray, CT scans, MRI, mammogram and ultrasound. These professionals needs to be highly skilled to effectively use these modalities mentioned above.

What are the other career options for a Radiographer cum Sonographer?
A: These skilled professionals can work as academicians to teach medical imaging in various colleges and universities in Malaysia. They can also work as medical advisors in medical consultancy firms. Lastly, Radiographers cum Sonographers are highly sought after as application specialists at renowned medical system companies.

How is the grading system?
A: The College uses the CGPA system.

Where can I further my studies?
A: Diploma graduates can gain entry into DMU (Asia) at Vision College. In addition, students can choose to go abroad and continue on with a Bachelor Degree in various areas of Medical Imaging such as Sonography and Radiography.

What is the duration for the Diploma course?
A: It is a 3 year course consisting of 6 semesters in total.

How do I know if I am suitable to be a Radiographer cum Sonographer?
A: All applicants are advised that you should have the three following criteria:

• You should be a caring person where you want to help people improve their way of life and to lead a healthy lifestyle.
• Enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. A daily lifestyle can include from performing examinations on babies and children to diagnosing an elderly man in his golden years. You are generally a person that can communicate well with people and at the same time, being comfortable and having fun interacting with people from different backgrounds.
• A character that thrives on problem solving. Radiographers cum Sonographers are constantly posed with medical challenges by patients that require them to be resourceful, analytical, and insightful and provide the optimum diagnosis given the situation.

What about clinical training at Vision College?
Vision College provides clinical exposure to real-life patients starting from Year 1 of their studies. Students are taught how to communicate with patients and the protocols on performing radiographic and ultrasound examinations. Students conduct their clinical attachments in-house and at various government hospitals.

Who are the Lecturers?
A: Vision College has full time teaching staff comprising teachers with postgraduate qualifications. In addition, the local faculty is complemented by an international faculty comprising of visiting lecturers from Australia and New Zealand. This College has facilitated and guided our students in consistently achieving many academic distinctions and awards every year. They have helped to place Vision students among the best in the world.

What is included in the syllabus?
A: The syllabus provides hands-on and theoretical education, which builds intellect and character in students in the field of Radiography and Sonography. The topics include Anatomy & Physiology, Patient Care, Radiographic Pathology, Ultrasound of the Abdomen, Physics of Ultrasound, Intellectual Preparation & Moral Leadership.