Nursing and kindred services.

Date:
1938
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Nursing and kindred services. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Training as a radiographer may be obtained in the X-ray department of certain hospitals and extends over two years. Instruction is given in the care of X-ray apparatus; methods of taking radiographs; methods of treatment, including the curative application of X-rays and radium; ultra-violet radia- tion; the photographing of clinical cases; dark room technique; radiographic anatomy; general elementary physics and chemistry. The minimum age for admission to most training centres is 19 years. Tuition fees for a full course of training in radiography are about 50 guineas; maintenance is additional. While training in radiography is complete in itself as a qualifica- tion for appointment as a radiographer, training in radiography and light treatment is a valuable additional qualification for the trained nurse and the qualified masseuse. 38. The Society of Radiographers has approved hospitals for training in preparation for an examination for the diploma and membership of the Society. The examination is held simul- taneously in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow and Johannesburg, twice a year. The subjects set include general and X-ray physics; photography; anatomy and elementary physiology; radio-activity; apparatus construction; practical radiography; and radiation therapy. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, must have passed a school certificate or equivalent examination and must possess certificates in first aid and home nursing, such as those granted by the British Red Cross Society, St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association or similar organisation. Good health is essential. Training centres are required to be satisfied that students are physically fit for future employment as radio- graphers. The fee is two guineas if the complete examination, theoretical and practical, is taken; or {1 5s. od. for each part if taken consecutively. MASSAGE, MEDICAL GYMNASTICS, ELECTRO- AND HY DRO-THERAPY 39. The qualified masseuse need not necessarily be a trained nurse, but the wider knowledge and equipment gained from dual qualification in nursing and massage would be an advant- age, though the training required to qualify as a masseuse is not reduced in length for the candidate who has already qualified as a nurse. Certain concessions are sometimes made as to fees, and in some cases nurses are able to obtain free training through orthopaedic nursing. 40. The Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gym- nastics is the recognised controlling and examining body con- cerned with training in massage, medical gymnastics, hydro- therapy, medical electricity and light and electro-therapy. Candidates for the examinations of this Society are required to hold the school certificate or its equivalent, but those over 18 years of age may apply for exemption to a special Committee “2
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