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University of Derby
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Studying this flexible Postgraduate Certificate in Bone Densitometry Reporting at Derby will: Increase your knowledge in the fields of fracture prevention through osteoporosis diagnosis and management Enable you to tailor your learning by choosing specific modules, so that you advance your knowledge in areas you’re passionate about Provide you with in-depth knowledge of DXA scanning and reporting. This Postgraduate Certificate also incorporates the University Certificate Continuing Professional ...Read more

Studying this flexible Postgraduate Certificate in Bone Densitometry Reporting at Derby will: Increase your knowledge in the fields of fracture prevention through osteoporosis diagnosis and management Enable you to tailor your learning by choosing specific modules, so that you advance your knowledge in areas you’re passionate about Provide you with in-depth knowledge of DXA scanning and reporting. This Postgraduate Certificate also incorporates the University Certificate Continuing Professional Development in DXA Reporting for Clinicians Engage you with an experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who are all health care professionals. They have also worked in a range of roles within the management of fracture risk, and utilise this experience in their teaching. During this course, you’ll develop your understanding of osteoporosis and the role of DXA within the management of fracture risk. Throughout this course, you’ll study with people from different professions, which will improve your understanding of osteoporosis and bone densitometry reporting across a wide range of health care settings. It’s important that you have the support of an appropriate mentor in your workplace before you start this course. Your mentor and our tutors will help you to produce diagnostic reports that will inform the management and care of your patients. We’re proud to say that our courses are closely mapped against the health and social care sector. This ensures that our curriculum is up-to-date, providing you with the assurance that your learning is current and relevant. This does mean that we do have to respond to national changes such as government policy.

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14 Oct 15

I love it, best choice i could have made! Im so happy i chose the universitu of Derby. Cant think of another place i would rather spend my 3 years at uni!!! Would definately..Read more

SR
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25 Feb 15

Derby is a friendly, professional and caring university which gives you great prospects for the future and helps you along the way. There is a huge range of courses and is one of..Read more

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Applicants are normally required to hold a 2:2 undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification that provides the academic and/or clinical competencies to work at the appropriate level. Alternatively, a professional healthcare qualification with registration with a relevant Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body, along with appropriate post-registration experience, may be accepted. Applicants must be currently employed as a physician, radiographer, technologist, or nurse within a bone densitometry service and have the support of the clinician responsible for the service, who will be required to sign off the reflective portfolio. Completion of appropriate IRMER training is mandatory. Additionally, applicants must have completed the NOS National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry, the Postgraduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management, or possess equivalent experience in an osteoporosis service providing bone densitometry.

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I love it, best choice i could have made! Im so happy i chose the universitu of Derby. Cant think of another place i would rather spend my 3 years at uni!!! Would definately...
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Derby is a friendly, professional and caring university which gives you great prospects for the future and helps you along the way. There is a huge range of courses and is one of...
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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