Fundamentals of Diagnostic Imaging Investigations for Non-Medical Referrers
This course is delivered by the Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging (DRI) team at the School of Healthcare Sciences. The aim of the course is to provide healthcare professionals with the specialised knowledge necessary to make referrals for diagnostic imaging investigations.
This course aims to provide non-medical referrers with the knowledge required to be able to request diagnostic imaging in compliance with IR(ME)R 2024, Welsh Government and local health board requirements.
| Start date | 9 June 2025 | |
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| Days and times | 08:30-16:30 | |
| Fee | £300 |
Who it’s for
Any registered Healthcare professionals who need to request imaging as part of their role.
This course will provide healthcare professionals with the specialist knowledge necessary to make referrals for diagnostic imaging investigations relevant to their scope of practice.
What you’ll learn
By attending the course, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- image formation
- image quality
- imaging modalities
- ethical and legal considerations
- audit and clinical governance
- national & local imaging guidelines
Topics covered
This programme of learning relates to methods of imaging, benefits of different modalities, risks associated with imaging, using Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and relevant legislation, particularly the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2024. The course concludes with a scenario-based session to demonstrate competence.
Teaching and useful information
The course will be delivered face-to-face, at University of Wales Hospital Cardiff
