Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography

Qualification structure

The qualification consists of 11 mandatory units, totalling 135 credits. Learners will need to achieve all credits for all units to be awarded the qualification. The units are:

Qualification delivery

Working as a Trainee Clinical Photographer in a medical illustration department will provide the learners with the opportunity to receive on the job training and for their competencies to be assessed in the clinical setting. Learners will engage in online learning experiences consisting of synchronous sessions with the HEIW Clinical Photography Education Team and asynchronous learning materials. The qualification also offers the opportunity for in-person teaching and learning, group work, individual tutorials, and self-directed learning.

Assessment

A range of evidence is used to assess learner’s achievement against assessment criteria, this includes:

• Clinical photographs
• Visual materials such as presentations, leaflets and posters
• Professional discussions
• Observations
• Written evidence books
• Reflective accounts

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this qualification, individuals must meet the entry requirements:

• Learners must possess an Honours Degree in photography or relevant media related subject, which has a concentration on photography, or a minimum of two years relevant work experience.
• Learners must be working in a clinical photography department.

As part of the application process learners will be required to present a copy of their degree certificate to evidence their qualification.

How to apply

As a work-based learning qualification, individuals will need to apply for a Trainee Clinical Photographer job role in one of the medical illustration departments in Wales. These positions are advertised on the NHS jobs website during the spring/early summer months, with an annual intake starting every September.

Career progression

Learners develop knowledge and skills of clinical photography practice to enable future employment as a clinical photographer in the NHS. On successful completion of the qualification, learners are eligible to apply for the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)  registration and the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) Professional Membership.

Contact

For further information please contact:

Amy Lake, Clinical Photography Education Programme Manager Amy.lake2@wales.nhs.uk