Axial Skeleton Image Interpretation & Preliminary Clinical Evaluation
This is a 1 day course aimed at Radiographers and other professionals who encounter axial skeleton x-rays to support image interpretation.
Date and time
Location
South West Imaging Training Academy
12 William Prance Road Plymouth PL6 5WR United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Registration and refreshments
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM
Welcome and Introduction to PCE
Louise Hancock
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM
Satisfaction of search - Spine and Pelvis
Chris Hanton
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Terminology and language
Rachael Hilton
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Diagnostic Quality and Image Interpretation - Spine and Pelvis
Katy Crocker
12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
Lunch
1:05 PM - 1:55 PM
Break out session 1: Image based workshops
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Image based workshops 2
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Break
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Image based workshop 3
4:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Reflection and Close
Rachael Hilton
About this event
Axial Skeleton – Image interpretation and preliminary clinical evaluation study day
The Axial Skeleton – Image interpretation and preliminary clinical evaluation study day is a one day course aimed at Diagnostic Radiographers and other health professionals who encounter Axial skeleton x-rays on a regular basis, consolidating and developing knowledge and skills to support interpretation and clinical evaluation.
Date and Time
3rd July 0900-1630
Agenda – See separate attachment
About this event
The Axial Skeleton Image interpretation and preliminary clinical evaluation study day is primarily aimed at registered radiographers working and evaluating images in the acute hospital setting, although its suitable for other registered healthcare professional who encounter and interpret x-ray images as part of their scope of practice.
Abnormality detection systems in radiography such as the red dot scheme have existed in the UK since the 1980s to aid patient triage. Provision of a preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) is now recommended where radiographers provide a brief description of imaging findings to the referrer when an immediate definitive report is unavailable (SoR, 2024).
Embracing current developments in preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) this Axial Skeleton Image Interpretation and preliminary clinical evaluation study event has been designed to equip practitioners with the skills and confidence to provide initial interpretation of radiographs of the upper limb to develop knowledge and skills in pattern recognition and image interpretation in support of patient management. Participants will develop an understanding of the importance of making first line interpretation of images in support of patient management to reduce error rates, leading to a reduction in mismanagement and patient recalls.
The study day will comprise of 4 lectures in the morning which provide a systematic approach to image interpretation, terminology, relevant anatomy, pathology and imaging appearances and diagnostic quality.
In the afternoon participants will rotate through 3 image-based workshops where the theoretical knowledge taught in the morning can be applied in practice in smaller groups using a blended approach to teaching incorporating collaborative discussion.
All image interpretation sessions and lectures will be delivered by experienced clinical reporting radiographers from the South West.