Course summary
Interventional Radiology is a rapidly evolving specialty that combines simultaneous surgical treatment and cutting-edge imaging for the benefit of the patient in both urgent and elective care. The interventional radiology service consists of a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, radiographers, nurses, anaesthetists and ODPs and cardiologists or neurologists, if within a specialist cardiac or neurology centre. The demand on interventional radiology services is significantly high and over recent years has seen the development of dedicated specialist staff and even allied health professionals extending their scope of practice into performing interventional procedures to aid the radiology workforce. This Pg Cert is a postgraduate, post-registration course for qualified and registered allied health and care professionals working within Interventional Radiology. The course is beneficial to all individuals who work within the interventional radiology department to build upon their existing foundation of knowledge to develop an advanced critical understanding and knowledge of procedures, equipment, imaging and care that can be applied to deliver an effective, efficient service with a highly skilled workforce that will continue to meet the demanding requirements of this specialty service. Upon successful completion of the course all participants will have an advanced, critical knowledge and understanding of interventional radiology procedures, imaging, patient care and relevant legislation and professional guidance. The Pg Cert will enable all participants to have an advanced level of knowledge of Interventional Radiology enhancing their evidence within the clinical domain of practice.
Entry requirements
Academic entry criteria: A degree, diploma or other equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography or other healthcare profession. Non-academic entry criteria: All applicants should be working within, or have access to, a clinical department willing to support the participants specific training. The applicant must supply a signed letter from their radiology mentor and/ or imaging manager as proof of training support, at the point of application. Accredited prior learning (APL) Applicants with previous credits for similar modules can be considered for APL towards award. Other specific entry requirements: If English is not the first language, students must have an IELTS average score of 7.0 on entry onto the course. No individual elements should be below 7.0. If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA