They produce images of the internal organs of the body so that injury or disease can be identified. They use the following imaging modalities to practice: Conventional X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound Imaging and Angiography.

Radiography is currently a 5-year undergraduate course of study leading to Bachelor, Medical Radiography in the following Universities: University of Calabar, University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Lagos, University of Maiduguri, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Uthman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto and Bayero University Kano. The Board ensures that strict adherence to the Standard Curriculum of study is followed. The Board (RRBN) has also currently developed a white paper (at the sub-regional level) on a six (6) year Doctor of Radiography Programme anchored by the West African Health Organization (WAHO).

The Board runs various Post-Graduate Certificate and Diploma Courses for Registered and Licensed Radiographers every year. They include: – PGC – CT – PGC – Mammography – PGC – Medical Ultrasound – PGD – Medical Ultrasound – PGD – MRI – PGD – Pattern Recognition – PGD – Radiation Therapy – Management Workshop CLICK to see Various Programs for the year

They use ionizing radiation mainly to treat patients who have cancer. They do this by using appropriate equipment to deliver pre-determined doses of radiation on tumour cells.