06 Oct 2025 (Intake closed)
Apply by: 07 Oct 2025
Semester 1
06 Oct 2025, 07 Oct 2025, 08 Oct 2025, 09 Oct 2025, 10 Oct 2025, 13 Apr 2026
Course overview
This module provides the range of clinical skills and development required for practitioners who wish to engage in the interpretation and comment on mammographic images. It provides important role development in this area and facilitates elements of advanced practice in mammography.
Available as a standalone module: Yes
Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)
Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear.
Venue: National Breast Screening Training Centre, King’s College NHS Foundation Trust & LSBU Southwark Campus
Typical intake(s): Semester 1
Career Benefits
Students who successfully complete this module will be able to interpret mammographic images in both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic settings.
Assessment
- Element 1 – Portfolio
- Element 2 - 4000 word written assignment.
- Element 3 - Online exam
All elements of assessment need to be passed to pass the module.
Assessment/submission date: TBC (Written assignment), TBC (OSCE, Portfolio)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
- Recognise and interpret normal mammographic appearances and signs of benign and malignant disease and their clinical significance in both the screening and symptomatic clinics.
- Understand and critically evaluate the principles of population breast screening and quality assurance
Intellectual skills:
- Demonstrate a reflective and analytical approach to work.
- Engage in sound clinical reasoning, effective decision-making and good judgement.
Practical Skills:
- Develop a systematic and analytical approach to interpreting and evaluating mammographic images.
- Make reasoned and appropriate decisions on further action e.g. recall for additional investigations.
- Rationalise the limitations of knowledge, recognising where advice is needed and seeking it from appropriate sources.
Transferable skills:
- Engage confidently in academic and professional communication with others.
- Engage in reflective practice and self and department clinical audit processes.
Funding
£3,116.00
Why Choose LSBU?
Our Central London facilities provide an ideal environment for clinical skills development and simulation learning. The skills laboratories and lecture rooms are equipped for teaching a variety of skills in a safe environment, allowing participants to develop high levels of competence and confidence under close supervision.
We offer programmes for all levels of healthcare staff. From study days and foundation degrees for staff working in bands 1-4, through to top-up degrees, specialist modules, Master's programmes and professional doctorates for a variety of healthcare professionals.
Undertaking CPD at LSBU means learning from experts with excellent knowledge and clinical skills in their area of speciality. Many of our academic staff hold joint posts between LSBU and some of London's most prestigious hospitals and healthcare services.
Course details
Course leader
Katie Fordyce (katie.fordyce@lsbu.ac.uk)
Course delivery
Online
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Prerequisites
- Students should be practitioners eligible for registration, and working in areas where they can obtain appropriate practical experience.
- Student support for studying at Masters level is to be discussed with the pathway advisor. Students who have not previously undertaken study at academic Level 7 (Masters level) are advised to consider the workshop: Preparation for Masters Level Study, which can be found on the CPPD prospectus.
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