| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
The PgCert Diagnostic Image Reporting course from Robert Gordon University combines academic theory with work-based clinical practice. It will give you the knowledge and ability to make a difference to peoples’ lives, and to become an effective player in this important development in the health service.
As a Diagnostic Radiographer, or someone working in a relevant diagnostic imaging setting, this course will advance your existing skills in the area of radiographic image interpretation. You will be able to produce clinical radiology reports that facilitate the diagnosis of patients and contribute to the effective and efficient patient-focused delivery of health care services in clinical practice.
Program Outline
Module 1
Principles of Diagnostic Image Reporting aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to underpin the Reporting Radiographer role, including pattern recognition, visual perception, sensitivity and specificity, clinical reasoning and decision making.
The module is delivered by a series of lectures, webinars, direct and online tutorials and interactive image viewing workshops.
Module 2
Radiographic Appearances of Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology and Trauma helps you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the radiological appearances and the indicative signs of musculoskeletal and traumatic injury.
The module is delivered by a series of lectures, webinars, direct and online tutorials and interactive image viewing workshops.
Modules 3 & 4
Diagnostic Image Reporting Of The Appendicular Musculo-skeletal System (HSM133) and Diagnostic Image Reporting Of The Axial Musculo-skeletal System (HSM134) are work-based clinical modules, where you will learn the applied clinical skills of Radiographer Reporting within your own clinical workplace. These modules are delivered by online study combined with work-based clinical practice under the supervision of a clinical Mentor within your own clinical setting.
Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our course and module disclaimer for more information.
Detailed module informationLearning Methods
How long is a Diagnostic Image Reporting course?
Delivered over one or two academic years, this carefully designed suite of modules combines academic theory with work-based clinical practice. Minimal attendance on campus blended seamlessly with online study through our interactive e-Learning environment CampusMoodle, makes this an ideal study solution for busy health professionals.
Students may choose to study all four Radiographer Reporting modules exiting at Postgraduate Certificate level or alternatively study just the academic theory modules for CPD purposes.
Activity Summary
Staff Delivering on this Course
We have highly experienced Radiography Reporters and a Consultant Radiographer working on the teaching team, and so you’ll benefit from their wealth of experience and knowledge in clinical practice. This unique blend of theory and practice, RGU has a track record of producing Reporting Radiographers who are well-prepared for demanding and clinical environments.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed each year:
Year 1
Year 2
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
Independent Study
A significant portion of this course is underpinned by independent learning, and you will be expected to be responsible for managing your coursework, reading and other learning activities appropriately.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
University Library
Job Prospects
Diagnostic Image Reporting is a rewarding career role to have developed for Diagnostic Radiographers’ career progression in recent years. It not only offers exciting and challenging professional development opportunities to the individual but also provides evidence-based quality and economic benefits to employers.
Reporting by Radiographers is a requirement for the future of the health service. Following the spending reviews, the Department of Health in England and Wales stressed the need to encourage the NHS to train Radiographers to report in line with best practice. Within Scotland, the importance of developing a robust Radiographer Reporting resource was since reinforced in an AHP National Delivery Plan.
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