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Non-Medical Referrer for Chest X-Rays

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for Practice Nurses and Allied Health Practitioners, who are interested in becoming a Non-Medical referrer for Chest X-Rays.

Course Overview

This is a streamlined training programme that can support you to become a Non-Medical referrer. Follow this simple 4 step process to upskill and better support your patients:

  • Identify need to become Non-Medical Referrer – Determine the relevance and benefit to current practice and patient cohort
  • Identify GP Mentor – Identify local GP mentor who will support learning and contact local Radiology Service Manager for Non-Medical Referrer application form
  • Complete E-Learning – The e-learning consists of four easy to access, bite size e-IRMER modules that provide the flexibility to learn at a time convenient for you. Recommended time to complete is 3 hours. The modules can be found at https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/
  • Submit and start referring – Submit completed application and evidence of e-learning to Radiology Service Manager – learner will then be added to approved Non-Medical Referrer register.

Learning Objectives

The benefits of completing this course are:

  • Giving workforce the right skills at the right time to deliver the best care
  • Increased continuity of care
  • Streamline patient pathway
  • Improve patient outcomes through early diagnosis

Cost

This course is free of charge to all those from Stockport General Practices.

Additional Information