Advances in practice

Who should attend this course?

The Advances in practice course provides a means for advanced diagnostic imaging practitioners to extend their working.

It is also suitable for those who want to keep up with recent and future developments in diagnostic imaging.

Diagnostic imaging is an area of increasing technical and procedural advancement. The scope and complexity of diagnostic imaging applications has greatly expanded in recent years.

Normally you will specialise in a particular clinical area such as MRI, CT or ultrasound in which case a clinical placement in the specialist area of diagnostic imaging is advised.

The Advances in practice course can be taken as a stand alone course or as part of a postgraduate award.

If you take this course as part of a postgraduate award you need to be a qualified health care professional and have a degree or equivalent.

Course content

The Advances in practice course assumes that your are already familiar with the key principles in your chosen area of diagnostic imaging.

It addresses a range of topic areas applicable to your area of expertise.

The Advances in practice course content changes to reflect current developments in diagnostic imaging but includes areas such as: current research evidence, new and complex imaging sequences, technical developments and manufacturer updates.

It also covers organisation and management issues relevant to your work such as site planning, purchasing/installation/contract issues, clinical effectiveness, management aspects, quality assurance testing, clinical service needs.

Where applicable, you will go on planned visits to specialist diagnostic imaging units.

Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Advances in practice course

How does this course map the NHS KSF?

This Advances in practice course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for KSF:

• Core Dimensions 1, 2, 3 and 4
• General 10b Development and Innovation

Assessment

The assessment consists of a written assignment and a presentation.

Why choose this course?

How to apply

Apply for the Advances in practice course

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Course fees

Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 credits)

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.

If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.

Study routes

• Part Time

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield