Course Essentials
This postgraduate clinical reporting course was the first of its kind to be validated and the pioneering work of this institution has been recognised as ‘ground-breaking’ and ‘sector-leading’. These accolades and commendations received in recent years provide evidence of the robust and rigorous nature of the provision. Academics associated with course have received international recognition and awards in recognition of their research in this field. The course prepares you to undertake advanced and consultant practice roles in Clinical Reporting, and the various pathways offered continue to be innovative and responsive to current and future service requirements. You will be supported by an experienced team who have a wide range of expertise in clinical reporting. Student feedback has consistently praised the support mechanisms which are essential in this part time course.
Martin Mitchell
Course Director
Welcome and Induction
Your welcome and induction will take place during your first teaching session.
The details of this session can be viewed here:
PgCert (Adult Chest) - teaching begins w.c 28 September 2026.
PgDip (Adult Chest & Musculoskeletal) - teaching begins w.c 28 September 2026.
Bespoke Clinical Reporting (30 level 7 credits) - teaching begins w.c 21 September 2026
Developing Allied Health Research - teaching begins w.c 21 September 2026.
You are also invited to join an online Library & Learning Resources induction with our Library team on Tuesday 15 September from 5pm - 6pm. You can access the session using this link Library & Learning Resources Session | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Your Teaching Timetable
To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course by selecting your course / module from the below list.
PgCert (Adult Chest) - teaching begins w.c 28 September 2026.
PgDip (Adult Chest & Musculoskeletal) - teaching begins w.c 28 September 2026.
Bespoke Clinical Reporting (30 level 7 credits) - teaching begins w.c 21 September 2026
Developing Allied Health Research - teaching begins w.c 21 September 2026.
Please note that if your course is taught in groups, the overview will include information for all groups, so there may appear to be clashes in the timetable.
You will be allocated your teaching groups and be provided with your individual student timetable via MyTimetable once teaching begins, provided you have completed your online registration and created your computing account.
Individual student timetables will show you what modules and groups you are expected to attend for the whole academic year.
Welcome
Welcome to our University and our Clinical Reporting courses, focusing on an exciting and developing area of practice.
Our PgCerts/PgDips Clincal Reporting offer several pathways in areas of radiographer reporting including musculoskeletal, adult chest and MRI.
Research associated with your course has gained international recognition and other countries are now developing similar advanced practice to improve patient pathways and address increasing clinical workloads.
Reporting by radiographers is an exciting and developing area of practice. We offer a variety of opportunities for your continuing professional development through the range of courses offered by our University and we look forward to working with you.
The pathways / modules starting in January 2027 are:
- PgCert (Musculoskeletal)
- PgDip (Adult Chest & Musculoskeletal)
- PgDip (Musculoskeletal & MRI)
- MRI Brain Reporting (30 level 7 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence in Imaging (15 level 7 credits)
We are sure that you will find the course instructive and that you will feel well supported on your journey to becoming an independent clinical reporter. The blend of on-campus and online delivery of the course allows you to not only develop a community of learning but also acknowledges the pressures of balancing clinical work with self study.
From the start of the course, you will be supported by the course team as well as the wider university services to ensure that you are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed on the course.
Getting started
Course Structure
You will learn a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical application, and critical thinking to develop your clinical reporting skills.
Teaching utilises a combination of campus-based, online, guided, workplace-based and independent learning.
Campus-based and online learning will include lectures, image-based workshops, seminar presentations and group discussions.
Formative test banks will be regularly undertaken to facilitate discussion on reporting styles, highlight common perceptual and cognitive reporting errors and emphasise the role of the reporting radiographer within the holistic care of the patient. Real-world cases are a central part of the course.
These cases are designed to challenge you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical, clinical scenarios. Guided learning will include completion of e-learning packages and activities to deepen knowledge.
Work-place based learning will emphasise experiential learning using practice reporting activities and will be complemented by tutorials from experienced clinical colleagues.
Your Must Do Tasks
Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student.
Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.
Pre-course reading
- Keats, T.E. & Anderson, M.W. (2013) Atlas of Normal Roentgen Variants That May Simulate Disease. 9th edn. London: Saunders.
- Rafiee, H. (ed.) (2020) Chapman and Nakielny's Aids to Radiological Differential Diagnosis. 7th edn. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
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