Carrying out Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
- Keeps your skills up to date, ensuring you remain relevant in your field
- Opens up new job opportunities and promotions, as it demonstrates a commitment to your personal and professional growth
- Provides the opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders
- Boosts confidence in your professional abilities
CPD is also fundamental to maintaining professional registration. Explore different courses and CPD activities you can do below:
IPEM Training Courses
MR Safety Expert Online Course
This course provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, overview of the engineering, scientific and administrative aspects of MR safety.
Higher Specialist Scientist Equivalence (HSSE) and How to Get It
This training will provide an overview of the Higher Specialist Scientist Equivalence route from the AHCS, hearing from those with experience of the process and an opportunity to look at the requirements for HSS registration in more detail.
Clinical Scientist Training Workshop
This training day is aimed at Clinical Scientist trainees who are preparing to submit a portfolio to the Association of Clinical Scientist’s Route 2.
Clinical Risk Management Course
The course covers DCB0129: Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Manufacture of Health IT Systems and DCB0160: Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Deployment and Use of Health IT Systems.
Medical Physics Expert (MPE) and How to Get It
This training will provide an overview of what MPE is, the MPE certification scheme from RPA2000, hearing from those with experience of the process and an opportunity to look at the requirements for MPE registration in more detail.
Ultrasound QA Workshop
The IPEM Ultrasound and Non-Ionising Radiation Special Interest Group (UNIR SIG) and the IPEM Training team host an annual hands-on workshop on Ultrasound Quality Assurance.
Other e-Learning
IPEM supports the development and upkeep of e-Learning relevant to the profession and hosted by other organisations. Explore the following courses below.
IPEM e-Learning
Framework for Using IV Contrast in Nuclear Medicine
The aim of this self-directed course is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the safe and competent use of Intravenous Contrast in the context of a modern Nuclear Medicine environment.
Understanding Autism
This eLearning course is a comprehensive introduction to understanding autism which will develop your communication skills and increase your awareness of how the experience for service users with an autism diagnosis can be improved in healthcare.
Introduction to Project Management in Healthcare
This course covers what project management is and what it entails, why it's worth investing time in project management, and what it can do for the healthcare profession.
Time Management in Healthcare
This course covers what time management is, the challenges involved, and some strategies, as well as why this is so crucial for the healthcare profession.
Scientific Report Writing
This course explores the types of reports you may write across your career, and the components of a scientific report, as well as top tips for writing effectively. You’ll gain the tools and know-how to start producing scientific reports of quality.
IPEM Approved Short Courses
IPEM approves courses to recognise relevant, high quality courses. Below are some of our recently approved courses. To see all approved courses click here. If you're interested in getting your course approved, you can find out more here.
Computing and Data Science Course
This course is for Clinical Scientists Course and is an online 3-day course, with an optional 4th day on Data Science and AI, tailored for STP trainees across a wide range of specialties. Delivered by Royal Surrey County Hospital.
CSC AI Summer School
The CSC AI Summer School provides NHS staff with practical training on developing, integrating, and evaluating AI solutions in healthcare, covering legal compliance, data handling, model training, and commercial AI assessment. Delivered by Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals.
Fundamentals of Clinical Engineering
This course aims to deliver and develop knowledge fundamental to the role of a Clinical Engineering technical role. Delivered by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Other CPD opportunities
What's on?
We support our members in carrying out CPD by holding conferences, workshops and webinars which are suitable for CPD activity.
IPEM Learning Management System
Find out more about IPEM's LMS system, e-Learning available to access and CPD Portal
IMechE Courses
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with IMechE to offer training courses, programmes and qualifications – IPEM members are entitled to the same discounted price as IMechE members.
Other e-Learning
IPEM supports the development of e-Learning hosted on NHS England's learning platform and distributed by e-Integrity.
MRSE Certificate of Competence
Find out how to become certified as a Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert.