DXA Reporting for Clinicians

University of Derby College of Health, Psychology and Social Care

Full time January Other, PGCert, Masters Module 36 weeks full time 31 January 2026

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About the course

This module gives you the knowledge and skills to support your professional role in DXA reporting. On successful completion you'll have the reporting skills for interpreting DXA scans. You'll be supported by a range of healthcare professionals who reflect the clinical diversity in the management of fracture risk.

This course evidences that you have addressed the learning needs in relation to DXA reporting. It enables you to maintain currency and safe clinical practice as required by local clinical governance procedures.

Regardless of your health profession you will be able to develop and enhance your practice as part of a multi-professional strategy and to utilise a systematic approach to reporting BMD and VFA results from DXA scans.

Entry Requirements

A first degree or equivalent providing you with the academic and/or clinical competencies to work at the appropriate academic level; plus:

Professional body state registration
Be working as a health care professional (radiographer, technologist, nurse or doctor in a bone densitometry service, with the support of the clinician with clinical responsibility of the service who will sign off the reflective portfolio)
Have completed appropriate IRMER training
Successfully completion of the NOS National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry, or the Postgraduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management or equivalent

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Derby

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