Course summary
This course combines academic theory with work-based clinical practice and equips you for the exciting and evolving profession of Diagnostic Image Reporting. 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. This blended learning course lasts 1 - 2 years.
Modules
Principles Of Diagnostic Image Reporting, Radiographic Appearances Of Musculo-skeletal Patho-physiology And Trauma, Diagnostic Image Reporting Of The Appendicular Musculo-skeletal System, Diagnostic Image Reporting Of The Axial Musculo-skeletal System
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Radiographers, College of
How to apply
International applicants
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. Find out more about English language requirements on the RGU website - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements.
Entry requirements
•Applicants for these modules will normally be a Diagnostic Radiographer or a related healthcare professional working in a relevant diagnostic imaging setting. •Applicants should be educated to Honours degree level (or equivalent) and have clinical experience of working with diagnostic images. •Applicants who intend to study the work based modules must have access to the relevant clinical services and agreed clinical mentorship.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more information on RGU’s tuition fees please visit the RGU website- rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/956-pgcert-diagnostic-image-reporting
You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award. For more information please visit the RGU website- https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/finance-funding/funding-and-scholarships-search
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB