Radiography - PgCert
Postgraduate
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
Take the next step towards a career in extended or advanced practice while enhancing your qualifications with this postgraduate radiography course. This course, which is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers, is aimed at those with a current qualification and registration as a diagnostic radiographer, therapeutic radiographer, or other health care professionals, with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or equivalent.
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About this course
This postgraduate radiography course has been designed to help you realise your full potential and succeed in becoming a truly expert practitioner. You will develop the skills needed to meet the ever-changing needs of this fast-developing sector, whilst ensuring that the patient remains core to everything you do.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
You should have completed a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic/Therapeutic Radiography (minimum of 2.2) or equivalent qualification e.g. a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a professional qualification related to your profession and be registered with the NMC or HCPC.
You should be currently practising, and have at least two years’ post-qualification experience as a radiographer if you wish to undertake a reporting pathway.
This course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers
We have a reputation for developing innovative courses to meet the demands of healthcare providers who need the right people to meet the demands of an NHS
You'll learn from lecturers whose expertise is internationally recognised in their field
You will learn in our brand new £41 million campus based in Edgbaston
We have specially designed modules to help develop your study skills, to support all learners no matter what age or level
You will have access to up-to-date, innovative facilities that simulate the real situations that medical staff may come across
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Subjects
- Leadership
- Imaging
- MRI
- Radiography
- Professional
- Practice
- Advanced
- Anatomy
- Sectional
- Paediatric
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice (CORE)
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Cross Sectional Anatomy
- Open Module
- Paediatric Reporting
- Fundamentals of MRI
- MRI Specialist Techniques
- MRI Principles and Practice
- Chest X-ray Interpretation for the Healthcare Professional
- Radiographic Image Interpretation for the Healthcare Professional
- Research: Methods of Enquiry
PG Cert (Adult Chest and Abdomen Reporting)
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- Foundations and Practice of Adult Chest and Abdomen Reporting
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- Foundations and Practice of Musculo-skeletal Reporting
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- Foundations and Practice of CT Head Reporting
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- Advanced CT Applications and Imaging Science
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice (CORE)20 credits
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Fundamentals of MRI
- MRI Specialist Techniques
- MRI Principles and Practice
- PG Cert (Breast Imaging Practice)
- Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- Breast Imaging Practice
Additional information
Award: PgCert Starting: Jan 2022
Mode
Part Time
Duration
1 year
Fees
£900 per 20-credit module
Radiography - PgCert