In May 2020, the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA), in partnership with Health Education England elearning for healthcare (elfh), launched their elearning programme for radiographers, radiologists and breast clinicians. This is the tenth update about the programme.
Accessed by over 850 practitioners across the UK, the elearning programme consistently receives positive feedback.
- “Good content especially for those just learning to carry out these procedures.”
- “I am thrilled with the NBIA, during COVID and lockdown our radiographic staff were able to use it for CPD.”
- “Very informative, great for anyone looking at working within a breast imaging department.”
- “Good interactive tool. Videos were helpful and added to the overall learning experience.”
Dr Megan Bydder, the NBIA’s Clinical Lead for the elfh programme, said: “We are really pleased with the take-up of the resources and the positive reaction from users. Thanks to the breast imaging community who helped us to develop and test the elearning sessions at a rapid pace, we’ve been able to support ongoing learning across the profession during a very challenging time.”
The full programme of elearning sessions is due to be completed in 2021 to support your training needs. If you would like to share your thoughts on the resources and input into the evaluation of the NBIA elearning programme, please visit our survey.
What’s new?
There are 107 elearning sessions available on the elfh Hub. The latest sessions to be added include:
- Adjuvant Systemic Therapy Part 1
- B3 Lesions of the Breast
- Breast Cancer Genes, Genetic Testing and Referral to Clinical Genetics
- Breast Cancer Management – Part 1: Surgical Treatment – Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Cancer Mimics
- Breast Disease – Radiopathological Correlation
- Breast MRI: Normal Breast and Axilla on MRI
- Imaging of Breast Implants: MRI and Mammography
- Imaging of Breast Implants: Ultrasound
- Interval Cancers and Duty of Candour
- Lifestyle Prevention
- Mammographic Interpretation: Asymmetry
- Management of the Axilla
- Normal Breast and Axilla on MRI
- Surgical Treatment – Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction
- Surveillance and Managing Locoregional Recurrence
- Tips for Challenging Ultrasound-guided Biopsies
Additional sessions will be added to the elearning catalogue as soon as they are ready.
What can I expect from the elearning sessions?
The interactive elearning sessions cover a wide range of topics on breast imaging and relevant aspects of surgery, oncology, pathology, nursing, and risk and prevention.
What is the NBIA?
Hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) project is a collaborative, national, multidisciplinary initiative, involving training centres and NHS Trusts around the country as well as Health Education England, Public Health England, the Royal College of Radiologists, the Society and College of Radiographers, the Association of Breast Clinicians and elearning for healthcare.
For further information about the NBIA please visit: www.nationalbreastimagingacademy.org.
More information, accessing the sessions and providing feedback
For more information about the programme, including access to the elearning sessions, please visit the NBIA programme page.
In addition to these monthly updates, please visit the HEE elfh news page and follow @HEE_TEL on Twitter for the latest news about the programme.
