IPEM Approved Short Courses

Modules that form part of the PGDip Nuclear Medicine Imaging Programme

Modules that form part of the PGDip Nuclear Medicine Imaging Programme

This course will help you to develop a deep understanding of the theory of nuclear medicine imaging. Practically, it will allow you to develop skills in nuclear medicine that will allow you to practice competently and deal with complex and challenging situations.

Radiation Protection Training Course

Radiation Protection Training Course

The course provides the theoretical background and training necessary for the radiological protection requirements of both ionising and non-ionising radiations used in hospitals.

STP Computing in Healthcare

STP Computing in Healthcare

This course provides a comprehensive overview of computing in healthcare and hands on experience of practical skills transferable to your workplace.

Metrology for MRI Course

Metrology for MRI Course

This course is aimed at junior MR physicists, and PhD students with an interest in quantitative MRI. It will also be useful to more experienced MR physicists looking to improve their knowledge of metrological principles for quantitative MRI.

HSST Train the Trainer

HSST Train the Trainer

The aim of this course is to equip workplace supervisors to deliver and facilitate training for their HSST trainees. The aim is to give an overview of the HSST training programme. It covers the role and responsibilities of the workplace supervisor and the HSST Trainee and provides guidance on how to ensure success for trainees. The training day also gives workplace supervisors the opportunity to meet other supervisors and some members of the School team to discuss and share best practice.

STP Train the Trainer

STP Train the Trainer

The aim of this course is to equip training officers to deliver and facilitate training for their STP trainees. An overview of our training programme and the assessment strategy and tools used is given. We explain the role and responsibilities of a training officer and also provide guidance on how to ensure your trainees are successful. The training day also gives you the opportunity to meet other training officers and some members of the School team.

Magnetic Resonance Image Guided Radiotherapy

Magnetic Resonance Image Guided Radiotherapy

The aim of this course is to equip workplace supervisors to deliver and facilitate training for their HSST trainees. The aim is to give an overview of the HSST training programme. It covers the role and responsibilities of the workplace supervisor and the HSST Trainee and provides guidance on how to ensure success for trainees. The training day also gives workplace supervisors the opportunity to meet other supervisors and some members of the School team to discuss and share best practice.

Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Practice

Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Practice

The 10 day course is ideally suited to those with some knowledge of instrumentation but lacking experience with biomedical systems. Learners will gain confidence in working with biomedical equipment by carrying out structured, practical assignments on equipment covered during the course.

Ultrasound Imaging Course

Ultrasound Imaging Course

This Ultrasound Imaging course is part of a series of courses organised by the Joint Department of Physics of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.

Diagnostic Radiology and CT

Diagnostic Radiology and CT

This course is designed to provide in-depth academic teaching of the scientific principles underpinning x-ray and CT imaging, including descriptions of the imaging components, system testing and performance, patient dosimetry, factors affecting image quality and examples of optimisation in healthcare settings.

Image Theory, Perception and Processing

Image Theory, Perception and Processing

This is a one-day course which covers the underpinning mathematics of medical imaging, comprising image formation, image processing techniques, human visual perception and image display techniques including three-dimensional methods. The material in this course is generally applicable to all types of imaging systems. Illustrations and examples from medical imaging will be used throughout including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, and x-ray CT.

Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Clinical Technologists

Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Clinical Technologists

Essentials of PET-CT is a comprehensive introductory course for recently qualified Radiographers and Technologists to prepare them for their new role within a PET-CT service.