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
Develop knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the safe and competent use of Intravenous Contrast in the context of a modern Nuclear Medicine environment.
MRSE Certification - How to Get and Keep It
Hear the latest updates to the IPEM MRSE Certification process, including a clear overview of the recently updated guidance for initial applicants, and the newly launched renewal process for existing certificate holders.
How to Get Professional Registrations: EngTech, IEng, CEng
Explore how to get professional registration with the Engineering Council, including the application process for EngTech, IEng or CEng, and the UK-SPEC competencies and assessing your skills against the relevant framework.
LPA and How to Get It
Interested in becoming an LPA? Learn how to navigate the RPA2000 certification process, and gain insights from practical advice and real-world case studies.
RWA and How to Get It
Gain insight into how to become an RWA via the RPA2000 certification process, and learn from practical tips and real-world examples.
Scientific Report Writing
Review key report types you’ll encounter throughout your career, learn the essential components of a scientific report, and pick up practical tips for writing with impact.
How to Get Published
Learn how to navigate the publishing process, avoid common mistakes, and prepare your work for success. Featuring practical tips, guidance, and lived experiences, this flexible course will help you take the next step with confidence.
Introduction to Project Management in Healthcare
Unpack what project management is, why it matters, and how it can help healthcare professionals deliver better outcomes.
Time Management in Healthcare
Discover why effective time management is essential in healthcare, and learn practical strategies to overcome common challenges.
Member Benefit Content
Explore content freely available to our members, including on demand courses, volunteer training, webinars, and the CPD portal.
IPEM Approved Short Courses
IPEM approves courses to recognise relevant, high quality courses. Below are some of our recently approved courses. You can see all our approved courses, or find out more about getting your course approved.
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
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.