Summary
This online, two-day Emergency Medicine Radiology Certificate course is designed for healthcare professionals working in emergency departments (EDs). The programme focuses exclusively on the interpretation of plain radiographs/X-rays, providing practical knowledge to support everyday clinical decision-making. Topics include common musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, paediatric radiology essentials, chest and abdominal X-rays, facial trauma, and more.
- Day 1: 4 February 2026
- Day 2: 12 February 2026
Delivery method
This fully online course combines live teaching with interactive case discussions and hands-on X-ray interpretation practice.
Please note: This course covers plain films/X-rays only and does not include CT, MRI, ultrasound or advanced imaging.
Certification
On completion, attendees will receive an Emergency Medicine Plain Film Certificate, recognising their skills in core ED X-ray interpretation and their ability to apply this knowledge safely in clinical practice.
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Understand radiographic terminology and technique relevant to plain films in emergency care
- Interpret X-rays of common traumatic MSK presentations, including spine, upper and lower limb injuries
- Evaluate chest, abdominal and facial plain films for common ED presentations
- Identify paediatric red flags including non-accidental injury patterns and foreign bodies detectable on X-ray.
Suitable for: Emergency medicine or orthopaedic SHOs, registrars and clinicians seeking a structured refresher in emergency X-ray interpretation.