This module facilitates clinical mammography training. In combination with Mammography Theory it fulfils the requirements for the College of Radiographers Postgraduate Award in Mammography (for UK based Practitioners only). This module is suitable for Practitioners working within the National Health Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), symptomatic clinics and the private sector.

Available as a standalone module: Yes. Please apply for PgCert Mammography if also studying AHP_7_123 Theoretical Principles of Breast Care.

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 and Semester 2

Career Benefits

Students who successfully complete both Mammography Theory and Practice modules (this module and Theoretical Principles of Breast Care (AHP_7_123)):

• Will be able to competently practice in the field of Mammography.
• Will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography.
• Will be eligible for the College of Radiographers’ Postgraduate Award in Mammography
   

Assessment

There is a 2 year completion duration: 

• EX1: Online exam
• CW1: Portfolio 

Assessment/submission date: TBC

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:       

• Critically analyse the impact of quality assurance on the production of high quality mammograms.

Intellectual skills:

• Reflect critically on the clinical practice of mammography.

Practical Skills:

• Competently and repeatedly perform mammograms to the high standard identified by the NHSBSP and College of Radiographers.
• Assist in the other imaging techniques used to aid diagnosis.

Transferable skills:

• Engage confidently in academic and professional communication with others.
• Engage in reflective practice