A Radiography Course introduces the principles behind medical imaging, including radiation science, image formation, digital radiography, radiobiology and radiation protection. It is useful for learners who want to understand the subject before progressing to more advanced study or healthcare-related training.
Radiography Course
Explore the science behind medical imaging with our flexible Radiography Course. Build essential knowledge of radiation, image formation, digital radiography and radiation protection while supporting your healthcare CPD, career exploration or preparation for further study.
30 Students
Overview of Radiography Course Online
Interested in medical imaging or exploring radiography as your next learning step? This Radiography Course introduces the essential principles of radiographic science, radiation safety and digital imaging in a flexible, accessible format.
You will explore radiation physics, image formation, radiobiology, radiation protection and image quality while developing knowledge relevant to healthcare and imaging environments.
This Online Radiography Course can help you:
- Understand key radiography and medical imaging concepts.
- Build essential radiation-safety awareness.
- Strengthen knowledge relevant to healthcare support roles.
- Explore radiography before progressing to further study.
- Support your CPD and professional development.
Whether you work in healthcare or are new to the field, this flexible Radiography Training provides a practical foundation for your next learning or career step.
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Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of radiography and medical imaging.
- Describe how radiation is produced and used in radiographic imaging.
- Identify key concepts in radiological physics.
- Explain how ionising radiation can affect biological tissue.
- Recognise important radiation protection principles.
- Describe the fundamentals of digital radiography and image formation.
- Identify factors that influence radiographic image quality.
- Develop awareness of dental radiography and body-area imaging.
- Explain why safety and professional responsibility matter in imaging environments.
These outcomes can support professional development, further study and greater confidence when discussing radiographic concepts.
Why Choose This Course
This course provides an accessible introduction to radiographic science for learners who want flexible Radiography Training without immediately committing to a university-level programme.
Key benefits include:
- 100% online learning – study wherever you have internet access.
- Flexible study – fit learning around work, education or other commitments.
- Lifetime access – revisit important topics whenever needed.
- Focused curriculum – study radiation science, imaging and safety in one programme.
- Beginner-friendly learning – no previous radiography qualification required.
- CPD-accredited learning – support your continuing professional development.
- Career exploration – understand the field before progressing to more advanced study.
The course is especially useful for learners who want to build a practical foundation in medical imaging and radiation awareness.
Certificate of Achievement
- CPD Accredited Certificate
- Digital Certificate
- Professional Recognition
- CV & LinkedIn Enhancement
- Proof of Professional Skills
Who Is This Course For?
This course is particularly relevant to:
- Radiography assistants and imaging support workers who want stronger theoretical knowledge.
- Healthcare assistants interested in diagnostic and imaging environments.
- Healthcare professionals seeking additional CPD knowledge.
- Students considering diagnostic or therapeutic radiography.
- Career changers exploring medical imaging and healthcare careers.
- Dental or healthcare learners interested in radiation and imaging principles.
It can also help prospective radiography students become familiar with key terminology before more advanced study.
Career Opportunities (UK)
Completing a Radiography Course can support knowledge development for healthcare and diagnostic-imaging pathways. The most realistic opportunities depend on your existing qualifications, experience and any additional workplace training required.
Radiography Assistant / Imaging Support Worker
Radiography assistants help radiographers take images and scans of patients and support the day-to-day work of imaging departments. This is one of the most directly relevant pathways for learners completing introductory radiography training.
Typical UK salary: £25,000–£31,000 per year.
Healthcare Assistant in Diagnostic Services
Healthcare assistants support patients and clinical teams across a wide range of healthcare settings. In diagnostic or imaging environments, radiographic knowledge can complement broader patient-care and support skills.
This course may be useful for existing healthcare assistants who want to understand the imaging environment more confidently.
Assistant Practitioner in Radiography
Assistant practitioners work within a defined scope of practice and can undertake specified imaging-related duties under appropriate supervision. The Society of Radiographers notes that assistant practitioners complete relevant accredited education and training for their role.
This course can provide useful background knowledge, but additional workplace training and recognised education are normally required.
Diagnostic Radiographer
Diagnostic radiographers use imaging technologies to help diagnose illness and injury.
Typical UK salary: £32,000–£48,000 per year.
This course can introduce concepts relevant to the profession, but becoming a radiographer requires an approved professional programme and HCPC registration.
Therapeutic Radiographer
Therapeutic radiographers work mainly in cancer services, using radiotherapy as part of patient treatment.
Like diagnostic radiography, this is a regulated profession and requires an approved qualification and HCPC registration.
Further Study and Progression
Learners who want to pursue professional radiography can use this course as an introduction before progressing to an Access to HE programme, university degree or another HCPC-approved pathway.
Important: This course supports CPD, introductory learning and career exploration. It does not independently qualify learners as diagnostic or therapeutic radiographers.
Entry Requirements
- No previous radiography qualification required
- Basic understanding of written English
- Access to an internet-connected device
- Interest in radiography, medical imaging or healthcare
- Commitment to completing the course and assessment
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Frequently Asked Questions -
This course is suitable for healthcare assistants, imaging support workers, students, career changers and existing healthcare professionals who want to develop introductory radiography knowledge or support their continuing professional development.
Yes. This Online Radiography Course is designed for flexible online study, allowing you to learn around work, education and other commitments.
No. This course supports knowledge development and CPD, but it does not qualify you to practise as a registered radiographer. In the UK, radiographers must complete an approved professional programme and meet HCPC registration requirements.
You will explore radiographic science, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, digital imaging, image quality, dental radiography and principles related to imaging different areas of the body.
Yes. No previous radiography qualification is required. The course introduces key concepts in an accessible way, making it suitable for learners who are new to radiography as well as healthcare workers looking to broaden their knowledge.
Yes. The course can help you become familiar with important terminology and foundational concepts before progressing to an Access to HE programme, university-level radiography study or other advanced professional education.
Yes. After successful completion, you can receive a CPD-accredited digital certificate as evidence of your learning and professional development.
Course Curriculum
| An Introduction to Radiographic Science | |||
| An Introduction to Radiographic Science | 00:43:00 | ||
| Radiological Physics | |||
| Radiological Physics | 00:24:00 | ||
| Radiobiology | |||
| Radiobiology | 00:31:00 | ||
| Radiation Protection | |||
| Radiation Protection | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Digital Radiographic Image | |||
| The Digital Radiographic Image | 00:18:00 | ||
| Dental Radiography | |||
| Dental Radiography | 00:23:00 | ||
| Radiography of Different Body Parts | |||
| Radiography of Different Body Parts | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Radiography | 00:00:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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