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There are 6 designated training centres in England which provide specialist training for staff working in breast screening.
The training centres work closely with the screening quality assurance service and breast screening units to meet training needs of staff working in the breast screening programme.
National Breast Imaging Academy
- Mammography associate apprenticeship, in collaboration with NHS England North East & Yorkshire.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography, in partnership with the University of Salford.
- In addition, the NBIA deliver a wide range of courses* for all levels of the multidisciplinary breast imaging workforce.
Website: www.nationalbreastimagingacademy.org
Contact: Jayne Snape / Paula Stavrinos
Email: breastacademy@mft.nhs.uk
Phone number: 0161 291 4469
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Nottingham International Breast Education Centre
We emphasise the importance of multi-disciplinary breast care and have tailored courses to reflect this. We offer a range of comprehensive training programmes ensuring that the latest techniques and thinking on breast screening and other aspects of breast disease are reflected in our course content. NIBEC has a collaborative partnership with Birmingham City University providing postgraduate training in mammography, image interpretation and reporting, X-ray guided breast interventional techniques, breast ultrasound and clinical breast examination. NIBEC will soon be delivering the Mammography Associate Apprenticeship.
Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/education-at-nottingham-breast-institute
Contact: NIBEC Administration
Email: nibecadministrationoffice@nuh.nhs.uk
Phone number: 0115 9691169 extension 59030 or 59031
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King’s College Hospital National Breast Training Centre
Contact: Rachel Laming (Training Manager), Joann Thomas (Training Coordinator)
Email: kch-tr.breasttraining@nhs.net
Phone number: 020 3299 3870
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St George's National Breast Education Centre
St George’s National Breast Education Centre (StGBEC), London, is one of the leading training centres in the United Kingdom. The centre was established to offer specialised education and clinical training to all professionals with an interest in breast diagnostics and treatment.
The Education Centre provides a comprehensive range of mammography courses and multi-disciplinary study days for all health care professionals working within the breast services.
Website: https://www.stgbec.org.uk/
Email: STGBEC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Phone number: 020 8725 1534/4880
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The Jarvis Breast Centre Education and Training Centre
Delivery of the theory is up to a week online via teams, followed by a practical day which takes place at The Jarvis breast screening centre, 60 Stoughton Road, Guildford GU1 ILJ
Website: https://www.breast-screening.surrey.nhs.uk/Training
Contact: Louise Baker (for all Education and Training programmes) and Virinia Oosthuizen (for Mammography Associate Apprenticeship)
Email: Louise.baker@inhealthgroup.com and Virinia.oosthuizen@inhealthgroup.com
Phone number: 0333 200 2062
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University of Salford
Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.
Students on our radiography programmes have access to our dedicated Imaging Facility https://vimeo.com/811243660/c8291eb78f
Website:
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Medical Imaging | University of Salford
Single Module Mammography Principles and Practice, Level 7 (60 credits) | University of Salford
Contact: Dr Claire Mercer
Email: c.e.mercer@salford.ac.uk
Phone number: 0161 295 3865