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PgCert Mammography

This programme is delivered by the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging (SABI). SABI is part of the West of Scotland Screening Centre.

The programme is validated by Â鶹ӰԺ. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by Â鶹ӰԺ. Students who successfully complete the PgCert Mammography may go on to complete a PgDip or MSc with Â鶹ӰԺ.

The PgCert Mammography is designed to train HCPC and Coru registered radiographers to the level of mammographer allowing them to practice autonomously to carry out standard mediolateral oblique (MLO) and craniocaudal (CC) mammographic projections as well as specialised projections and further assessment views. 

Programme details

Title :  Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography

:  11

Mode of delivery :  part-time blended, with workplace learning

Duration :  minimum 9 months; maximum 4 years

Language of delivery :  English

Approval

First approved:  February 1998

Most recent approval:  April 2022

External accreditation or recognition:  accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers

Programme structure

 

Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography (March, August, November Starts – 9 months duration)

 

Module  

Credits  

SCQF

Start and Duration

Mammography and Person-centred Care

20

11

 

Starts Week 1

4 Months Duration

 

Mammography Practice Based Learning

20

11

 

Starts Week 1

9 Months Duration

 

Advanced Mammography Skills

20

11

 

Starts Week 19

4 Months Duration

 

 

Key features

Placements: A central element of the Mammography Programmes is workplace learning. In order to ensure that the learner’s workplace learning is achievable the formal support of a Clinical Trainer from SABI when necessary as well as an appropriate workplace and Clinical Mentor is required. The workplace must be able to provide appropriate experiential learning in order that award and modular learning outcomes and can be achieved. This is normally the learner’s workplace. It is the responsibility of the learner to negotiate an appropriate workplace. 

Professional registration: n/a 

Any other important points: The programme engages three cohorts of up to 20 leaners each academic year starting in March, August and November. The programme is delivered over 9 months on a part-time basis incorporating 3 academic blocks in weeks 1, 8 and 19 of the programme covering all taught elements of theoretical content. Workplace learning provides the essential mechanism by which theoretical concepts are integrated within clinical practice. 

Admission criteria

Entry requirements for the PgCert Mammography is a BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent or BSc Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent, HCPC registration or equivalent as a radiographer and working in a clinical environment which supports the clinical element of the programme.