HE Cert Mammography

This course is for individuals who are currently working in a clinical environment within mammography services and who want to develop clinical skills, critical skills, and reflective thinking in practice.

This course will give you the skills needed to become a safe and competent Mammographer (Assistant Practitioner). It puts great importance on the link between theory and practical skills, with the practice-based learning element structured to promote the development of clinical skills and critical and reflective thinking in clinical practice. These skills will strengthen your ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Cutting-edge issues of theory and research in mammography will be examined to enable you to focus, extend, develop and strengthen skills in mammography and in writing academic papers.

There is a work-based learning element, which is structured to promote the development of clinical skills and critical and reflective thinking in practice.

HE Cert (120 credits)

You can opt to study for the full HE Cert or you can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for continuing professional development (CPD). On completion of a single module, you may wish to complete further modules and progress your studies to a named award.

As this course places the student at the heart of the learning process, you will be expected to take overall responsibility for your learning. You will attend classes online or at SABI in Glasgow and then carry out further independent work.

This course is delivered using a blended learning approach. Lectures introduce theoretical concepts: specialist talks give an insight on identified areas of breast imaging, tutorials explore some syllabus areas in more depth, and practical learning takes place in your workplace. ‘The Hub’ virtual learning environment is used as an interactive learning resource throughout the modules.

A variety of assessment methods are used including essays, portfolios, practice-based assessments and case studies.

For the five modules required for completion of the HECert in Mammography, students will attend online teaching blocks and attend either the West of Scotland Breast Screening Centre or South East of Scotland Breast Screening Centre for one week of clinical training with a SABI Clinical Trainer.

The HECert in Mammography is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.

To obtain a HE Cert Mammography, you will complete the following modules:

• Production of the X-Ray Image (20 credits)
• Breast Anatomy and Disease (20 credits)
• Mammography Practice for Assistant Practitioners (40 credits)
• Mammography Practice for Assistant Practitioners (20 credits)
• Person-Centredness in the Breast Care Service (20 credits)

The modules listed are correct at time of posting (Nov 22) but are subject to change. In the event that modules change, QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students.

Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest.

If you have any queries regards the HE Cert Mammography, please contact Maureen McAuley for further information.

There is no formal placement on this course, but there is a work-based learning elements that you will carry out with your current employer.

This course is part of CPD and is designed to improve the delivery of the breast care service. Gaining this qualification may enhance your career prospects within the profession of radiography.

Class sizes are variable and can range from approximately 2-10.

Current employment in a clinical environment offering mammography experience.

International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0.

Some modules may require individuals to be working in the specific area of practice and have the support of a line manager and work place mentor.

Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes.

Applications should be made directly to Maureen McAuley (Programme Co-ordinator, Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging).

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Contact:

• Maureen McAuley (Education and Training Administrator at the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging)
• Claire Crawford (Programme Co-ordinator at at the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging or
• Simon Holmes (Academic link at QMU)