Program Overview

School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing

The School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing is part of the Institute of Population Health and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool.

Program Details

Clinical Computed Tomography (DRAD 556)

This module is designed to provide learners with the skills, core knowledge, and understanding required for safe supervised practice in Computed Tomography (CT) examinations.

Module Delivery

The module is delivered part-time, over one semester, in semester two.

Key Dates and Application Information

• Apply by: 27 November 2026
• Cost: Ł2083 (30 credits)

Target Audience

This module is aimed at newly qualified radiographers or radiographers new to CT scanning, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to develop their competence in CT and become a valuable member of the CT service team.

Module Details and Indicative Content

Learners will:

• Operate CT equipment competently and safely, complying with radiation protection, safety, and legislation.
• Critically analyze CT physics, scanning parameters, image acquisition, and scanner hardware to ensure optimal image quality.
• Evaluate CT images to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological appearances.
• Perform effective, compassionate care in a non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive manner, recognizing differences in patient needs during CT examinations.
• Evaluate CT workflows and their importance to the healthcare system.

Assessment

There are three summative assessments:

• A clinical mentor assessment
• A 2-hour MCQ/short answer exam
• A 3000-word case study

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The school offers various CPD modules, including:

• Cancer modules
  • Fundamentals in Cancer Care
  • Fundamentals in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) Administration and Care
  • Fundamentals in Palliative Care
  • Developing Practice in Cancer Care
  • Developing Practice in Systemic Anti-Cancer Care Therapies, Administration and Care
  • Developing Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care
  • The Cancer Survivor
  • Advancing Practice in Image Guided and Adaptive Radiotherapy
• Diagnostic Radiography modules
  • Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Clinical Computerised Tomography
• Physiotherapy modules
  • Concepts of Management in Musculoskeletal Trauma
• Professional development modules
  • Negotiated Work-Based Learning
  • Perspectives in Advancing Professional Practice
  • Clinical Skills and Diagnostics Adult Cardiovascular and Respiratory in Acute and Long-Term Conditions
  • Principles and Practice of Qualitative Research
  • Managing Risk and Vulnerability in Clinical Settings
  • Non-Medical Prescribing (HEAL489)
  • Therapeutic Communication Skills for Advanced Practice (HEAL415)
  • Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Healthcare Practice
  • Ethics, Culture and Values in Healthcare Practice
  • Clinical Skills and Diagnostics (Neurology) (HEAL435)
  • Managing Complexity in Clinical Environments (HEAL 441)
  • Supporting Learning in Professional Practice (Multi Professional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice) (HEAL 443)
  • Negotiated Work Based Learning Developing Practice Skills (HEAL446)
  • The Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice (HEAL481)
  • Clinical Skills for Advanced Practitioners (HEAL482.1)
  • Clinical Skills in Practice for Advanced Practitioners (HEAL483.1)
  • Leadership and Education for Advanced Clinical Practice (HEAL484)
  • Interprofessional Working for Advanced Practice (HEAL4862)
  • Women's Health for Advanced Clinical Practice (HEAL4872)
  • Non-Medical Prescribing (HEAL4892)
  • Negotiated Work Based Learning (Portfolio route) (HEAL499)
• Orthoptics modules
  • Medical Exemptions for Orthoptists (HEAL 408)
  • Neuro-Ophthalmic Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Neurology for Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Foundations of Ophthalmic Nursing Practice (HEAL 492)
  • Advancing Ophthalmic Nursing Practice (HEAL 493)
  • Ophthalmic Care of Patients with Special Educational Needs (SEN) due to Neurological Impairment (ORTH403)
  • Medical Exemptions for Orthoptists (HEAL 4080)
• Therapeutic Radiography modules
  • Advancing Practice in Prostate Cancer Management and Patient Care
  • Advanced and Newly Emerging Radiotherapy Technologies and Techniques
  • Advancing Practice in Head and Neck Cancer Management and Patient Care
  • Taking Pride in Cancer Care: Person-Centred Care for LGBTQ+ People with Cancer
  • Advancing Practice in Colorectal Cancer Management and Patient Care
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Radiotherapy
  • Advancing Practice in Breast Cancer Management and Patient Care
  • Advancing Practice in Lung Cancer Management and Patient Care
  • Advancing Practice in Image Guided and Adaptive Radiotherapy (RADT752)
• Non-credit bearing opportunities