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1 King s National Breast Screening Training Centre & London South Bank University Mammography Image Interpretation September/October 2019 TBC This is a five day module - plus one additional day to undertake a formative baseline test. The Course is designed for radiographers and breast clinicians who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice image interpretation within the NHSBSP and also for those working in symptomatic practice. Learning objectives: At the end of this module the student will be able to: Develop a competency in NHSBSP image reading practice Recognise and interpret normal mammographic appearances including normal or iatrogenic variations Develop the ability to evaluate images and write a comprehen-sive report on symptomatic patient mammograms Engage in sound clinical reasoning and appropriate decisions for further action All enquiries to Marta: 020 3299 3870 or on Course information Entry requirements.

2 -Registration with professional body (HCPC/NMC/GMC) -Employment within or access to a UK Breast Unit to enable sufficient access to practice -Support of employing department -If you ve not studied in the UK before and English is not your first language you will need to meet London South Bank University IELTS criteria (International English Language Testing System). Post-registration Scheme This 40 credit module can form part of a university postgraduate award. If a further 20 credits were achieved in appropriate modules, the student would be eligible for the Postgraduate Certificate in Breast Imaging.

3 Further modules are offered to enable students to attain a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters award in Diagnostic Imaging. Modules related to Breast Imaging include: Mammography Theory, Mammography Practice, Clinical Breast Examination and Communication Skills, Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Procedures. Anyone wishing to plan an award pathway should discuss this with the Course Director, Katie Fordyce, in the first instance. Email: This 40 credit module provides the range of clinical skills and development required for practitioners who are already experienced in mammography and who wish to engage in the interpretation and comment on mammographic images.

4 It provides important role development in this area and facilitates elements of advanced practice in mammography. The duration of the Course is approximately one year. A detailed module guide is provided to students at the commencement of the Course . The module requires five days attendance at King s College Hospital at the beginning of the Course plus one additional day to undertake a formative baseline film reading test. Assessment: Portfolio Record of clinical experience minimum 2000 cases read at student s own unit Written assignment 3000 word written assignment Test sets of mammograms (IMPROVE from AVRC) Assessment Test Sets at King s College Hospital OSCE - Objective Structured Clinical Examination Report writing examination at King s College Hospital Apply now d disappointment as spaces are limited For information on how to apply please contact Marta Frajczyk 020 3299 3870 or email.

5 Further Course details King s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS London South Bank University 103 Borough Road London SE1 0AA How to get to King s and London South Bank University