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PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Radiographic Reporting

Location
Southwark

Duration
PgCert (Appendicular Skeleton): 1 year
PgCert (Axial Skeleton): 18 months
PgDip: 18 months to 2 years

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
28th September 2009

Number of places
15

Simple timetable info
Block release (1–3 days) and work-based learning

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
3245

Course contacts
Kevin Jones
Postgraduate Administrator
jonesko@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8443

Jerry Hughes
Course Director
hughesj@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7984

Course units
September

– A. Principles of Image Interpretation and Reporting

– B. Radiographic Reporting: Appendicular Skeleton (2 credit unit) November

– C. Radiographic Reporting: Skeletal Pathologies February

– D. Radiographic Reporting: the Axial Skeleton (2 credit unit) A+B+C = PgCert A+B+C+D + 2 additional units = PgDip

Additional units that may be chosen for progress to PgDip and MSc:

– Professional Development through

Contract Learning

– Specialist Skills Development:

– Work-based Learning (In the area of choice)

– Leadership Skills for Allied Health Professionals

– Understanding Research and Evidencebased

Practice

– Preparation for Dissertation

– Research Dissertation

Course description

This programme of study offers the participant a depth and scope of knowledge, which incorporates a high level of clinical skill in the practice of image evaluation and reporting of the skeletal system. The units fully integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skill, facilitating the student’s development as a competent and reflective practitioner in the area addressed. It is essential that the student has support in his/her base department for work-based learning.

The six core units comprising this course sit within the postgraduate degree scheme. Students may undertake four units alone for Appendicular only (PgCert) or eight units for the award of PgDip. Radiographic Reporting of Skeletal System. NB, the Appendicular and Axial units are double units.

Career opportunities

The developing requirements in respect of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), linked to professional regulation and Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) requirements, means that flexible and responsive education and training provision is increasingly important to practitioners and their managers. This programme will assist in developing your career options as a practitioner, or into specialist, advanced and consultant practice, research or management areas.

Typical background of applicant

You will normally be a qualified radiographer or other health care professional who has an interest in radiograph reporting and essentially who has written confirmation and support of a clinical department in which to train.

Recent guest lecturers

– Dr R Bease, Consultant Radiologist

– Dr AMK Thomas, Consultant

Radiologist

– Dr A Irvine, Consultant Radiologist

– Dr A Thornton, Consultant Radiologist

– P Morris, Superintendent

Radiographer

– S Dallibar, Superintendent


Additional notes

The flexible nature of this programme beyond the 18 month stage when the axial unit may be completed means that all of the options and routes available for PgDip and MSc cannot be described here. You are advised therefore to contact the programme leader for advice on programme options and to explore how your needs can best be met.