Academy Courses
Develop your theoretical knowledge and hone your clinical skills through our specialist interactive and patient-centred training for professionals operating in PET-CT departments and the associated fields of radiology, nuclear medicine, and physics.
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- Radiologists
- Radiographers and Technologists
- Radiographers and Technologists
- Management and Leadership
- Management and Leadership
- Radiographers and Technologists
- Communication and Well-being
- Communication and Well-being
- Radiographers and Technologists
- Communication and Well-being
- Communication and Well-being
- Clinical Assistants
IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1
Delivered by The Christie PET-CT Academy’s specialist Clinical Skills trainer, this course teaches Clinical Assistants to perform IV cannulations and administer
radiopharmaceuticals in a safe learning environment.
Human Factors and Patient Safety Level 2
The issues and risks associated with Human Factors impact people and organisations daily, often causing disruption at some level and occasionally with detrimental impacts to people, service delivery and organisations’ reputation.
Human Factors and Patient Safety Level 1
The issues and risks associated with Human Factors impact people and organisations daily, often causing disruption at some level and occasionally with detrimental impacts to people, service delivery and organisations’ reputation.
Essentials of PET-CT: Scenarios and Solutions
Facilitated by The Christie PET-CT Academy team, this hugely popular interactive workshop provides you with the knowledge and understanding to confidently solve common problems experienced in a PET-CT service and is the next step in the Essentials of PET-CT course journey.
Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Technologists
The Essentials of PET-CT is a comprehensive introductory course for recently qualified Radiographers and Technologists to prepare you for your new role within a PET-CT service.
Essentials of PET-CT for Clinical Assistants
The Essentials of PET-CT course lays the foundations by introducing new Clinical Assistants to the fundamentals of a PET-CT service and the wider role you play within the department.
Effective Telephone Conversations
This workshop aims to support staff who regularly contact patients by telephone as part of their role. It focuses on specific key skills for effective telephone communication with patients.
Dementia and Cancer
With more than 55 million people living with dementia worldwide and nearly 10 million new cases every year, it is ever more important for patient-facing staff to understand how to effectively identify, manage and communicate with patients diagnosed or suspected to be living with dementia.
Decontamination of Radioactive Spills for Radiographers and Technologists
This short course provides the core knowledge and understanding of what steps to take when performing contamination monitoring, cleaning up and decontaminating a radioactive spill.
Creating Positive Patient Experiences
Developed in collaboration with The Christie’s Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit® and Complementary Therapies team, this course is a fantastic introduction to the essential communication skills required so you can positively engage with patients and help to alleviate and manage their anxieties.
Building Team Resilience at Work
Maintaining a positive mindset in busy, high-pressure and rapidly changing environments can be a constant and significant challenge. This can place individuals and teams in difficult situations that can cause excess stress, impact morale, and diminish resilience.
Beyond FDG: Other radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals used in PET-CT
18-FDG has become the de facto radiopharmaceutical for imaging many types of cancer; however, it is not applicable in all cases (e.g. prostate or cardiac imaging).
