Postgraduate Diploma Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
University of Essex
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Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

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University of Essex

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We understand that you may not have time for a full-time degree, so our CPD pathways allow you to study flexibly in the way that best suits you. The structure, mode of delivery, and level of support allow you to progress towards a qualification at postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters level. This pathway supports clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds to access musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. You engage with the technical considerations that underpin this ...Read more

We understand that you may not have time for a full-time degree, so our CPD pathways allow you to study flexibly in the way that best suits you. The structure, mode of delivery, and level of support allow you to progress towards a qualification at postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters level. This pathway supports clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds to access musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. You engage with the technical considerations that underpin this imaging modality prior to musculoskeletal scanning protocols. Face-to-face teaching takes place at weekends at our Colchester Campus. You will require a mentor to complete the clinical learning components of the PGDip. The pathway includes optional modules covering ultrasound-guided injections or service evaluation.

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90/91
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43rd
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29th

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Entry requirements

A relevant first degree OR a relevant professional experience or qualifications that demonstrates ability to study at Level 7,a minimum of 1 year post-registration experience and relevant musculoskeletal experience, Current Registration with the relevant UK or equivalent professional body, HCPC or equivalent registration e.g. in case of doctors (GMC) and Nurses (NMC), non-radiographer sonographers must evidence their qualification. Access to support in the work place, (or mentors workplace) to enable completion clinical learning requirements. To register on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Professional Practice, (SE709) students must provide a completed Practice Mentorship Agreement, (see module guide for SE709).

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£5,550 per year

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£5,550 per year

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£9,100 per year

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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