Core Skills for Chest Reporting (Level 7, 15 credits)

Program Overview

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Core Skills for Chest Reporting (Level 7, 15 credits)

Overview

Core Skills for Chest Reporting (CSCR) is a 15 credit theoretical module introducing concepts that influence image appraisal, decision making and communication.

Course Details

All about the course

CSCR supports you to develop your practice by applying your knowledge of these concepts to analysis of your clinical reporting caseload.

Academics and clinical experts holding honorary lecturer appointments with the University of Salford have developed learning resources and will deliver the teaching for this module.

What will I be doing?

Teaching is delivered via one block of attendance at the University of Salford, supported by independent learning.

The School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.

Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

Employment and Stats

What about after uni?

This module can be taken as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development or as part of our MSc Advanced Medical Imaging programme.

Career Links

As a school, we work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What you need to know

A clinical placement with access to a clinical caseload and the support of a clinical mentor will be required.

Entry requirements

• Previous study and experience: You will hold a degree in BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or other health care professional qualification, 2:1 or above.
• For clinically related modules, you will also have access to a relevant imaging caseload and support of a clinical mentor. Regrettably, the University of Salford cannot undertake to find a clinical placement for you.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Fees

Type of study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2025/26	£765 per year

Additional costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Related Courses

• MSc Advanced Medical Imaging
• MSc/PgDip Nuclear Medicine Imaging
• Level 7 Radiography in Suspected Physical Abuse (Level 7, 15 credits)

Program Outline

• The
• Single Module Core Skills for Chest Reporting (CSCR)
is a
• 15-credit theoretical module
designed to introduce concepts related to
• image appraisal, decision making, and communication
.
• It is available as a
• standalone module for continuing professional development
or as part of the
• MSc Advanced Medical Imaging program
.

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Objectives:

• Develop your practice by applying learned concepts to the analysis of your clinical reporting caseload.
• By exploring various concepts, participants will refine their ability to assess images, make informed decisions, and accurately convey their interpretations.
• The module content is tailored to equip students with the theoretical knowledge required to excel in this specialized area of medical imaging.

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Outline:

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Content:

• image appraisal, interpretation, decision making, and communication
• Clinical context and considerations
• Image quality assessment
• Lesion characterization and interpretation
• Reporting structure and format
• Effective communication strategies

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Structure:

• The CSCR module consists of
• one block of attendance
at the University of Salford and
• independent learning
.

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Course Schedule:

• January 2025

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Module Description:

• Core Skills for Chest Reporting: This module provides a thorough exploration of image appraisal, interpretation, decision-making, and reporting skills specific to chest imaging.

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Teaching:

• academics and clinical experts

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Teaching Methods:

• The module utilizes a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles, including:
• Interactive lectures
• Case-based discussions
• Problem-solving exercises
• Independent study

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Unique Approaches:

• blended learning approach
• This approach allows for personalized learning experiences and flexible study schedules.

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Careers:

• Completion of the CSCR module equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in various chest imaging roles, including:
• Chest radiographers
• Reporting radiographers
• Chest physicians
• Cardiothoracic surgeons

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Opportunities:

• This module enhances career prospects in chest imaging by providing participants with valuable theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

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Outcomes:

• Graduates are well-positioned to pursue advanced roles and responsibilities within the medical imaging field, particularly in chest imaging specialties.

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Other:

• Clinical placement with access to a clinical caseload and the support of a clinical mentor is required.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)