University of Derby

Patient Centred Care in Diagnostic Radiography: An Educational Toolkit

University of Derby

Course overview

• Student Radiographers • Trainee Assistant Practitioners • Diagnostic Radiographers • Assistant Practitioners working in Imaging or Radiotherapy • Therapeutic Radiographers • Health and social care professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists may find untis one and two useful CPD

Key highlights

  • Designed for student and practising diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers
  • Suitable for assistant practitioners working in imaging or radiotherapy
  • Units one and two offer CPD for nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists

Entry requirements

How to enrol All of our free courses are delivered through an easy-to-use online learning platform, which you can enrol from directly. Course Requirements The course is free and widely available for anyone to take part in regardless of age, location or education status. You will need to agree to the terms and conditions before you start the course which will be available when you enrol.

However, there are some basic requirements. You will need access to the internet whether it is on your PC, tablet, mobile or other electronic devices, as well as a valid email address to register with our online learning environment in order to take part in the course. Once registered, please be aware that all study for this course is online and so you will need to be able to engage with this via a personal device, preferably a computer or laptop, for the stated duration of the course.

The learning platform is compatible with screen reader technology to assist those with visual impairments.

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Therapeutic Radiographer
  • Assistant Practitioner (Imaging)
  • Assistant Practitioner (Radiotherapy)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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