Upper Limb – Image Interpretation and Preliminary Clinical Evaluation Study Day

This is a one day course aimed at radiographers and other professionals who encounter MSK X-rays regularly to support image interpretation.

The upper limb 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 upper limb X-ray 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 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 three 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 reporting radiographers from the South West.

The event is CPD Now endorsed by the College of Radiographers for the following CPD Now outcomes:

[CoR 01] Practical skills
[CoR 02] Knowledge base
[CoR 03] Work safely
[CoR 04] Legal/ethical frameworks or guidance
[CoR 05] Communication skills
[CoR 06] Manage knowledge/information
[CoR 07] High-quality healthcare/education services
[CoR 11] Workforce development or staff governance
[CoR 19] Evidence to support practice
[CoR 22] Further the profession

Cost:

• Registered workforce – £30 Early Bird rate (ends 26 January 2027), £50 thereafter
• Pre-registered learners (eg. undergraduate or apprentice radiographers) – £15

Please note that the pre-registration ticket price is only available to pre-registration learners (e.g. undergraduate and appentice radiographers and assistant practitioners).

Lunch is included with the ticket price. Ticket sales close 2 February 2027.

Upper limb and PCE study day poster (374kB jpg)