Quality, Safety and Legislation in Imaging
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Module leader: David Smith
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module introduces key principles of safety, quality assurance and legal frameworks in imaging practice.
You will explore radiation protection, governance, risk management and ethical responsibilities, applying these to real-world scenarios to enhance patient safety, support effective decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement within clinical imaging services.
Who is this course/module for?
- Qualified healthcare professionals
- Radiographers
- Practitioners working in DXA (bone densitometry), CT, MRI
- Those working in imaging services
What you’ll learn
Develop the ability to critically evaluate legislation and professional guidelines, apply radiation protection and quality assurance principles, and manage risk safely. Analyse incidents and human factors, demonstrate ethical practice, and produce evidence-based recommendations to improve governance, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement within clinical imaging services.
Skills you’ll gain
- Critical appraisal skills of legislation and professional guidelines
- Risk assessment and risk management in imaging practice skills
- Quality assurance and audit skills
- Skills to analyse errors and near misses
- Understanding and application of human factors
- Decision-making skills, and duty of candour
- Skills aligned with governance and regulatory compliance
- Skills for service planning and improvements
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership skills
How you’ll learn
Learning materials will be made available to you on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE/Blackboard) as learning ‘packages’ - this may include reading materials, recorded presentations, media links and research publications to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the topic areas through your own study.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
A registered HCPC achieving an award at BSc of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) or with 5 years+ clinical post qualification experience.
Students must have reliable internet access and supply IELTS of 6.5 or above (or equivalent).
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
Live session times will be communicated via the module.
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Coursework
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader David Smith - D.E.Smith@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: