Assessment of the Knowledge About Radiology Department Among Paramedical Students Except Radiology Students

Background: Radiology is central to contemporary healthcare, but non-radiology paramedical students usually have limited exposure to imaging sciences that may impact interdisciplinary teamwork and patient safety. Their knowledge should be tested in order to improve the quality of healthcare education. Aim: The aim of this research was to evaluate the knowledge regarding the radiology department of paramedical students, excluding the radiology students, at SCPM College of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 392 paramedical students in nursing, physiotherapy, and medical laboratory technology was carried out. A structured questionnaire on demographics, knowledge, and attitudes was administered. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS v25, descriptive statistics, and paired t-tests, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Result: Participants were mostly male (63.3%) and aged between 18–22 years. Knowledge of basic imaging modalities such as MRI and CT were moderate to high, with 307 students identifying MRI principles correctly. There was still confusion regarding radiation exposure in fluoroscopy and ultrasound. The paired t-test did not show a statistically significant difference between the mean correct and incorrect answers (p > 0.05), reflecting inconsistent understanding. Attitudes towards radiology were mostly positive, but safety measures awareness and contrast media application awareness were poor. Conclusion: The results reflect a sound base-level knowledge of radiology in paramedical students but glaring knowledge deficiencies in certain domains such as radiation safety and sophisticated imaging principles. An improvement of the curriculum with integrated theoretical and practical hands-on training is advised to enhance interdisciplinary capabilities in healthcare.