Apprenticeship programme provides essential radiographic knowledge

The University of Cumbria’s diagnostic radiography apprenticeship programme reflects the current expectations of employers, regulatory and professional body accreditation standards for first post radiographers. Graduates leave with a range of radiographic skills that will enable them to be employed in the healthcare setting and with a knowledge base that prepares them for a career in diagnostic radiography.

“Our diagnostic radiography degree apprenticeship is approved by The College of Radiographers and will entitle the successful learner to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer,” the university says.

“We are delivering this as a top-up progression to degree apprenticeship for anyone who has successfully completed a relevant assistant practitioner programme, providing a route to achieve the apprenticeship standard competencies alongside the relevant professional and regulatory body standards.”

Entry is via two routes, typically an assistant practitioner who has completed two years (240 credits) programme with associated work experience, will join our bespoke bridging module (six months) and then progress to the final year of the degree apprenticeship via the BSc top-up degree (12 months). All applicants will be considered on an individual basis considering their prior learning and experience. Some assistant practitioners who have already achieved the learning outcomes of the bridging course may be able to study the top-up without the need to undertake the bridging programme.

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Picture: Radiography training at The University of Cumbria.

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