Musculoskeletal radiography: trauma recognition part 1
Who should attend this course?
The Musculoskeletal radiography: trauma recognition course is suitable for diagnostic radiographers working in a trauma environment.
Course content
The aim of the Musculoskeletal radiography: trauma recognition course is to enhance radiographers’ awareness of abnormal radiographic appearances in musculoskeletal trauma. It prepares radiographers for participation in an informal reporting scheme.
Course content
The Musculoskeletal radiography: trauma recognition course includes an introduction to image appreciation of the upper limb, lower limb, spine and facial bones.
It considers:
- Normal versus abnormal appearances
- Consideration for traumatic appearances
- Common pitfalls in misinterpretation
- Considerations in paediatric radiography
Participants will receive a CD with lectures and workshops and additional quizzes for self-assessment at the end of the course.
Programme
8.30-9.00 Registration and refreshments
9.00-9.15 Welcome and introduction
9.15-9.30 Medico-legal considerations
9.30-10.30 The upper limb lectures/tutorials
10.30 -11.00 Refreshment break
11.00-12.00 The upper limb workshop – critique of images
12.00-13.00 The lower limb lectures/tutorials
13.00-13.45 Lunch
13.45-14.30 The lower limb workshop – critique of images
14.30-15.15 Spine and facial bone - lectures/tutorials
15.15-15.30 Refreshment break
15.30-16.15 The axial skeleton workshop – critique of images
16.15-16.45 Considerations in paediatric radiography
16.45-17.00 Summary and close - Introduction to radiographer written commenting for trauma radiographs course
How does this course map the NHS KSF?
The Musculoskeletal radiography: trauma recognition course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF Core Dimensions 2, 4, 5, HWB 7h and 9c.
Assessment
There is informal assessment during the Musculoskeletal radiography: trauma recognition course and opportunity for self-assessment following the course.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Advanced injury prevention and management course
Course fees
£133 for self-funding students
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