4.5 Read 8 reviews
Overview
This Clinical Applications of Computed Tomography course offered by City St George's, University of London will provide you with an understanding of the principles and techniques available for use within CT and to allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to the clinical situation and become a confident and reflective practitioner.
What you will study
- In order to become a competent and professional member of the team you must understand all aspects of the role and appreciate the factors which can affect the final diagnoses. You must be able to critically analyse this information and apply it to the clinical setting.
- It is essential that you be in a position which will enable you to keep up to date with current trends within the speciality of CT.
- Through the use of student discussions throughout the duration of the course you will be exposed to a range of current working protocols in use in a range of differing clinical settings.
- This information will enable you to make informed decisions concerning best practice in CT.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Critically evaluate the CT image for a range of different normal and abnormal pathologies
- Evaluate current working practices in the clinical setting
- Demonstrate enhanced problem-solving skills
- Justify the need for audit of processes in the clinical setting
- Justify the use of CT for a range of clinical conditions
- Demonstrate enhanced communication skills
- Discuss the requirements for the planning and setting up of a clinical CT department
- Evaluate the safety and accuracy of the service provided
- Undertake critical evaluation of relevant literature and research
- Demonstrate enhanced clinical management skills within the CT setting
- Discuss the implications of new techniques and technology within the clinical setting
- Demonstrate enhanced presentation skills
- Critically evaluate relevant literature and research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medical Imaging View 21 other Short Courses in Medical Imaging in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.
Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants will normally hold a BSc (Hons) degree (2:2 or above) in Radiography or an equivalent discipline from a UK institution
- Appropriate professional qualifications e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- International qualifications in Radiography will have to be reviewed by our international team - they may only be acceptable if equivalent to a level 6 UK degree (BSc degree). Both originals and certified translations will have to be submitted to our programme team, before your application can be considered
- A clinical placement for an average of three days per week in a clinical MRI/CT department is required. Applicants should have a minimum of one year of clinical experience in the clinical speciality in which they wish to study before starting the course and should continue in clinical practice while on the programme.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
-
International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2975 GBP / full≈ 2975 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2500 GBP / full≈ 2500 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Improve page content