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Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Radiographer, a qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher is required. Training programmes include:
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiography (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
Graduates are required to register with the Council for Professions Complementary to Medicine (CPCM) to be able to work as a Radiographer.
A clean Police Conduct Certificate is also required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Radiographers are expected to have:
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and diseases
• Knowledge of radiation protection
• The ability to analyse, select, adapt and use techniques and practices in order to
diagnose and treat patients
• An understanding of ethical and legal
principles in the health setting
• The ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese and/
or English
• Numeracy skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A keen interest in science
• A methodical approach
• A practical orientation
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Patience
• Precision
• Sensitivity
Related career opportunities
• Allied Health Assistant
• Clinical Scientist
• Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment
Technician • Radiologist
Number of employees (2017)
162
Share of foreigners (2017)
6%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+13%
Median Pay (per annum)
€22,100
Occupational Handbook 2018
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