Commemorating 25 years of service in health vocational education,\nPoliteknik Al Islam Bandung (PAIB) held the peak of its 25th Anniversary\non Saturday, 26 September 2026. Under the theme \u201c25 Years of Legacy:\nBuilding the FAST Generation for the Future\u201d, this momentum serves not\nonly as a reflection of the institution\u2019s journey but also marks a new\nchapter in the development of health vocational higher education in West\nJava.<\/p>\n
A primary agenda during the 25th Anniversary celebrations was the\nofficial launch of the Applied Bachelor\u2019s (D4) programme in Medical\nImaging Technology (TRP). Having received operational permits on 4\nAugust 2026, this programme is part of PAIB\u2019s strategic steps to\nstrengthen its contribution to the development of healthcare human\nresources, particularly in the field of radiology.<\/p>\n
The Director of Politeknik Al Islam Bandung, dr. Shiane Hanako Sheba,\nMKM., MCE., stated that the establishment of the Medical Imaging\nTechnology programme is not only the fulfilment of the Foundation\u2019s\nmandate as outlined in the institution\u2019s development milestones, but\nalso a manifestation of PAIB\u2019s responsibility to prepare professional,\ncompetent, and adaptive healthcare workers capable of meeting the\ndynamic needs of healthcare services.<\/p>\n
This commitment is reflected in the vision of the programme: to\nbecome an Islamic, highly applicable, and excellent programme in the\nutilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for advanced medical\nimaging, adhering to international standards.<\/p>\n
Through this developmental direction, students are prepared to master\ncompetencies relevant to modern radiology services. Career development\nfor graduates may include advanced imaging in CT, MRI, and DSA\nmodalities, the operation of teleradiology and PACS systems, radiation\nprotection, quality assurance (QA\/DS), as well as managerial and\nleadership roles within radiology service units.<\/p>\n
As the only Medical Imaging Technology programme in Bandung, its\npresence does more than just add a new study programme to PAIB; it\nbecomes part of a radiology education ecosystem that integrates\nprofessional competence, technological utilisation, character building,\nand readiness for future healthcare needs.<\/p>\n
West Java Still Requires Thousands of\nRadiographers<\/strong><\/p>\n During the talk show \u201cBeyond the X-Ray: The Future of Radiology,\nCompetence, and Career Opportunities\u201d, the Head of the West Java\nProvincial Health Office, dr. R. Vini Adiani Dewi, MMRS., presented the\ncurrent state of radiographer human resource needs in West Java.<\/p>\n Based on the 2026 projection for radiological healthcare human\nresources presented during the anniversary, West Java requires 7,744\nradiographers, while current availability stands at only 3,068.\nConsequently, there is a deficit of 4,676 radiographers, with a\nfulfilment rate of only approximately 39.6 per cent.<\/p>\n This demand is expected to increase alongside various government\nprogrammes aimed at strengthening healthcare services and referral\nsystems. One such initiative is the SIHREN programme (Strengthening\nIndonesia\u2019s Healthcare Referral Network), which enhances referral\nhospitals through various medical equipment and imaging technologies.\nThe increase in facilities and diagnostic modalities must be accompanied\nby an adequate supply of radiographers to ensure equipment is utilised\noptimally for public service.<\/p>\n This situation underscores that meeting the demand for radiographers\nis not merely about quantity, but also about the equitable distribution\nand readiness of human resources to support the transformation of\nhealthcare services.<\/p>\n Advancing Technology, Transforming Radiographer\nCompetence<\/strong><\/p>\n The Chairperson of the Indonesian Radiographers Association (PARI)\nWest Java Region, Drs. YUSUF ISKANDAR, S.ST, highlighted during the talk\nshow that technological advancements have changed how radiology services\nare delivered and have increased the competency demands on\nradiographers.<\/p>\n These developments include the use of Computed Radiography\/Digital\nRadiography (CR\/DR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS),\nRadiology Information System (RIS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and\nteleradiology to support medical consultations across different\nregions.<\/p>\n Technological shifts mean that radiographer competence is no longer\nlimited to the technical ability to operate imaging equipment.\nRadiographers are now required to possess digital skills, an\nunderstanding of radiation safety, evidence-based practice, analytical\nskills, quality assurance capabilities, and the ability to collaborate\nwith various health professions.<\/p>\n From Local Needs to Global Competency Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n The issue of developing radiological personnel competence was also a\nkey discussion point at The 1st PAIB International Conference on\nFostering Sustainable Synergy Across Health, Education, and Economic\n(IC-HEES) 2026.<\/p>\n The President of the International Society of Radiographers and\nRadiological Technologists (ISRRT), Napapong Pongnapang, Ph.D., in the\nsession \u201cRadiographer Competency Development & Global Health\nIntegration\u201d, emphasised the importance of enhancing radiographer\ncompetence, harmonising educational standards, advancing Continuing\nProfessional Development (CPD), and improving digital proficiency within\nthe radiography profession.<\/p>\n Perspectives from the government, professional organisations, and the\ninternational community all indicate that the increasing need for\nradiographers must go hand-in-hand with improving the quality and\ncompetence of radiological professionals.<\/p>",
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