X-Ray Course

X-Ray Interpretation Course for Emergency Care Professionals

Live, CPD-Certified | 5 Weeks | Online | 8 CPD Points

 Introduction: Learn to Interpret Emergency Radiographs with Confidence

This X-ray interpretation course is designed for frontline healthcare professionals who need to accurately assess radiographs during emergency and urgent care situations. Whether you’re a junior doctor, ACP, ANP, or paramedic, this course will help you read X-rays confidently and make safer clinical decisions.

Delivered by Chequers Academy, each weekly session includes case-based teaching, interactive discussions, and real-time Q&A — all designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Curious how radiographs are used in UK clinical settings? Read more on the NHS X-ray page.
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 What You’ll Learn in This X-ray Interpretation Course

This radiograph interpretation course covers the most relevant emergency imaging areas:

• Chest & Abdomen – Recognise pneumonia, bowel obstruction, free air, and effusion

• Pelvis – Identify common fractures including acetabular injuries

• Limbs – Detect fractures and joint dislocations quickly

• Spine – Assess thoracic and lumbar trauma

• Neck & Face – Interpret cervical spine and facial bone films accurately

Every session includes step-by-step image review and real clinical examples.

👨‍⚕️ Who Should Take This X-ray Course?

The course is suitable for:

• Foundation Year Doctors & Junior Medical Staff

• Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)

• Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)

• Physician Associates (PAs)

• Paramedics and Urgent Care Clinicians

If your role involves urgent assessment and early decision-making, this X-ray interpretation course will improve your confidence and speed.

 Course Benefits

• Delivered by NHS emergency consultants and radiologists

• Focuses on commonly misread films such as C-spine and abdomen

• Includes pre- and post-course assessments to monitor progress

• Fully online with access to live and recorded sessions

• Earn 8 CPD points and receive a digital certificate upon completion

• Practical, case-based format suitable for on-call application