This module facilitates clinical mammography training. In combination with Mammography Practice, it fulfils the requirements for the College of Radiographers Postgraduate Award in Mammography (for UK-based practitioners only). This module is suitable for Practitioners working within the National Health Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), symptomatic clinics, and the private sector.

This module is delivered entirely online.

Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: To see the attendance dates, please see the top of this page. Please note, if the module is full or closed, dates may not appear.

Venue: National Breast Screening Training Centre, King’s College NHS Foundation Trust & LSBU Southwark Campus

Typical intake(s): Semester 1 and Semester 2

Career Benefits

Students who complete both Theoretical Principles of Breast Care (AHP_7_123) and Mammography Practice (AHP_7_124) modules:

Will be able to competently practice in the field of Mammography
Will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography
Will be eligible for the College of Radiographers’ Postgraduate Award in Mammography

Assessment

4000-word Written Assignment -18th Jan 2027 (Cohort 1), 17th May 2027 (Cohort 2)

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of screening programmes and the standards set by the NHSBSP.
Give accurate information concerning breast cancer risk factors, and the clinical features and management of benign and malignant breast disease.
Critically evaluate the techniques used for diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease.
Understand the imaging process and monitor quality.

Intellectual skills:

Reflect critically on the practice of mammography including new developments

Practical Skills:

Provide practitioners working in the field of mammography with the knowledge and skills to prepare for new responsibilities in their professional development.

Transferable skills:

Recognise and apply the principles of clinical audit, clinical governance, and medicolegal issues within the working environment.
Engage confidently in academic and professional communication with others.
Engage in reflective practice.

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

6020: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Mammography

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Funding

£1,597.00

Why Choose LSBU?

Our Central London facilities provide an ideal environment for clinical skills development and simulation learning. The skills laboratories and lecture rooms are equipped for teaching a variety of skills in a safe environment, allowing participants to develop high levels of competence and confidence under close supervision.

We offer programmes for all levels of healthcare staff. From study days and foundation degrees for staff working in bands 1-4, through to top-up degrees, specialist modules, Master's programmes and professional doctorates for a variety of healthcare professionals.

Undertaking CPD at LSBU means learning from experts with excellent knowledge and clinical skills in their area of speciality. Many of our academic staff hold joint posts between LSBU and some of London's most prestigious hospitals and healthcare services.

Course details

Course leader

Katie Fordyce (katie.fordyce@lsbu.ac.uk)

aadam.ahmed1@lsbu.ac.uk

Course delivery

Online

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Prerequisites

Students would normally be a qualified, registered Radiographer (e.g. HCPC registration) but this module may be of interest to other health care professionals working within the field of breast care.
Working within a Breast Imaging Department or regularly rotating through a Breast Imaging Department.
Student support for studying at Masters level is to be discussed with the pathway advisor. Students who have not previously undertaken study at academic Level 7 (Masters level) are advised to consider the workshop: Preparation for Masters Level Study, which can be found on the CPPD prospectus.

LSBU Global

2026/27

Theoretical Principles of Breast Care (KINGS NHSFT/LSBU Partnership)

AHP_7_123 [Module]

20 Credits

Academic level: 7