The role played by radiologic nursing has grown significantly, rendering this professional an integral element of radiology and of diagnostic imaging. Since a professional with flaws in training is exposed to unnecessary risks, the importance of this work is the outcome of the need to disseminate knowledge about this area of expertise to future professionals. The purpose of this article is to get to know the diagnostic imaging work process offered to the students of the Technical Course in Nursing-Proeja at a public institution in the Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina. Action research was the methodology used. Three questionnaires were applied to course students and faculty in order to learn more about the needs of the course insofar as this topic is concerned. The results revealed a lag in training, since the subject is not addressed in class. Based on the needs shown by the research subjects, the training activities were planned in such a manner as to cover topics related to ionizing radiation, protection against radiation, the work of the nursing technician in this area, and the legislation. After the training, students showed greater security and interest in working with diagnostic imaging services as well as in maintaining a continuing education process. Thus, providing the training proved to be relevant to qualifying future professionals.
radiology; nursing education; work
