Radiographic Reporting of the Adult Chest

Entry requirements

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic radiography or equivalent
• Some experience of radiographic reporting or commenting
• A reference from the clinical department
• Confirmation and agreement from a radiologist who is will act as a mentor for the practice and reporting elements of the course.
• Candidates will need to be in post, employed as a radiographer within the Trust.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Postgraduate Certificate in Radiographic Reporting of the Chest aims to provide a theoretical underpinning knowledge which will develop and evidence competence in formulating clinical reports of the adult chest and support service improvement and outcomes within an imaging department.

This course will provide you with:

• Knowledge and competence to achieve the level of expertise associated with the role of advanced practitioner in radiographic reporting.
• Intellectual and practical skills to develop an analytical, evaluative and reflexive approach associated with radiographic reporting practice.
• Knowledge, skills and understanding to lead, teach, develop and motivate others in their area of expertise.
• An experience which is interesting, relevant and stimulating and which keeps abreast of developments in the field of radiological reporting.

Successful completion of the course will also help evidence your role as an advanced clinical practitioner in relation to Health Education England’s framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (2017). This course has been approved by the College of Radiographers.

Fees and funding

This course is funded by the Department of Health.