Choosing Diagnostic Radiography: A Personal Journey

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I have always admired the work of healthcare professionals and other emergency services through not only being witness to, but also being on the receiving end of the amazing and professional care that the all healthcare staff give. They did not only care for the patient but also calmed the others that were around; because of this I have been inspired to follow the medical career path.
Because of its speciality, diagnostic radiography would be the career path I would like to take. I feel that I would be a very successful Radiographer because I believe that my personality is a perfect fit for a successful radiologist. - I'm responsible, caring, supportive, trusting, and empathetic and I believe I am always positive with a smile …show more content…

During the three months living and working in America at an inner city, underprivileged, disabled and able bodied summer camp I learnt how to deal with stressful situations in unfamiliar surroundings, and I believe I equipped myself excellently in these situations through my own self evaluation and the feedback I received from the camp director. Because of my abilities I was chosen to become a head counsellor for an encampment. This entailed leading and planning all activities for the other 12 staff and the 36 children that were under my guidance. Any problems which should have arisen I would use the leadership skills I have learnt from coaching to help me get to a solution. Being at a camp like this has helped heighten my awareness of not only physical disabilities; but also the emotional turmoil that people occur, and how to deal with certain situations in different ways. Because of the close quarters in which I lived and worked, communication was a key aspect to make sure everything ran smoothly. I also had to be considerate of everyone as not one person was the same, from race to religion to swimming ability to reading ability, and I believe this has helped me become a well-rounded individual with compassion and understanding of all people and …show more content…

Through my various jobs and experiences I have gathered many skills that I use and can transfer to everyday life and for which I am confident will help me in the study of Diagnostic Radiography. I have experience as a deputy manager so I am highly organised, which will ensure my studies are thorough and complete. My work as a Football manager, school's athletic captain and in Camp America have helped me gain leadership and communication skills as well as the ability to work as part of a

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