The clinical reporting courses were the first of their 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

Welcome to our University and our PgCert Musculoskeletal Clinical Reporting course.

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

Your course welcome and induction will take place during your the first taught session on Monday 19 January 2026.

The time and location of this session, and the timetable for the first module, can be viewed here.

The first block of study will consist of face to face lectures, orienting you to the masters level of study and introducing you to the foundational topics relative to your course.

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. Between briefing blocks, 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.

Registration

Once you have completed the application process you will receive further information from us regarding how to complete your registration and how to set up your computing account.

Registration generally opens several weeks before the course start date. You can only register once you have received an email titled: "Invitation to online registration". You will not be able to register earlier, so please check your emails regularly.

Please ensure that you action any emails as soon as you receive these - we recommend that you regularly check your junk folder as these emails may be directed there.

Without completing your registration and creating your computing account you will not be able to access our Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard, which is essential to your participation in the course.

Pre-course reading

A reading list will be provided by your course leader before you start your course. If you are keen to begin your reading you might consider:

Musculoskeletal

Helms, C. (2019) Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology. 5th edn. St Louis: Mosby-Elsevier.

Raby, N. (2015) Accident and Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide. 3rd edn. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.

Rafiee, H. ed. (2019) Chapman & Nakielny's Aids to Radiological Differential Diagnosis. Elsevier Health Sciences.

MRI

Bancroft, L. and Bridges, M D. (2009) MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls. Philadelphia; London: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Chhabra, A. and Soldatos, T. (2014) Musculoskeletal MRI structured evaluation: How to practically fill the reporting checklist. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Vahlensieck, M. (2018) MRI of the musculoskeletal system. Stuttgart: Thieme

Some useful preparation and reading for a clinical reporting course can also be found online via the following links:

E-Learning for Healthcare - Clinical Imaging section

Radiopaedia

International student success programme

International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.

Contact details

Have a question?

Student Zone is here to help you make the most of your CCCU experience.

Email - studentzone@canterbury.ac.uk

Telephone - 01227 922222 (10am-2pm)