A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) workshop was recently held at Tygerberg Campus for all post graduate Radiographers registered for this one year specialized short course.

The workshop was attended by 38 Radiographers from both the Private and Public sectors, previous graduates as well as industry specialists who gave lectures and input into the workshop so ensuring that material remains relevant and topical in keeping with this rapidly developing technological specialty.

The majority of registered radiographers came from outside the Western Cape, with four radiographers coming from Zimbabwe.

The program is well recognized and valued in industry. Testament to this is the number of clinical facilities who provide sponsorship and bursaries to their personnel undertaking the program. This program is registered with the HPCSA as an additional qualification in the field of Radiography.

Meanwhile, another weeklong workshop for Radiography personnel specializing in Mammography was held in February.

The workshop was attended by 57 Radiographers from the public and private sector, again with many being sponsored by their employers to complete the program- which is mandatory for any Radiographer doing Mammography in the professional sphere.

This program was underscored and enhanced with lectures by subject specialists. It is offered jointly by CPUT and Dr’s Schnetler, Corbett and Partners, a private Radiology practice.

By Thami Nkwanyane