The Christie PET-CT Academy

Effective Telephone Conversations
2026-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | https://petct-academy.com/session/effective-telephone-conversations-2/
Join us for an engaging virtual workshop that aims to support staff who regularly contact patients by telephone as part of their role. It focuses on specific key skills for effective telephone communication with patients, where facilitators offer an opportunity to learn and build on existing skills and knowledge through interactive exercises and demonstrations.
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Advanced PET-CT Scenarios and Solutions
2026-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Facilitated by The Christie PET-CT Academy team, this new interactive workshop provides you with the knowledge and understanding to confidently manage incident investigations experienced in a PET-CT service.

Suitable for senior Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Not suitable for newly qualified Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Not suitable for anyone with less than 2 years’ experience in a PET-CT service.

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Managing Patient Conversations
2026-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | https://petct-academy.com/session/managing-patient-conversations-3/
A half-day, face-to-face interactive session designed to enhance communication skills for patient-facing staff. Participants discuss workplace communication challenges and build confidence in patient-centered communication strategies. The course emphasizes the importance of patient-centered communication, working with patient cues, and structuring interactions to ensure patients feel heard and treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Suitable for all patient-facing staff, it aims to improve the quality of patient interactions in healthcare settings.
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Radiation Protection Supervisor
2026-10-14 09:30 - 15:30 | https://petct-academy.com/session/radiation-protection-supervisor/
Delivered by The Christie’s Medical Physics and Engineering department, the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course meets the requirement of the Health and Safety executive’s (HSE) regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).
The course provides PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine staff with the knowledge, understanding and skillset to undertake an RPS role within your organisation, as detailed in the HSE’s Ionising Radiation Protection Series No. 6 information sheet.
Suitable for radiographers, technologists, supervisors, managers and other staff who may be required to act as an RPS.
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Advanced Study Day: Gallium-DOTA-Peptide Imaging in Neuroendocrine Tumours | Virtual
2026-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | https://petct-academy.com/session/advanced-study-day-gallium-dota-peptide-imaging-in-neuroendocrine-tumours-virtual/
Join us for an engaging and informative study day, presented by the Academy’s expert faculty and guest speakers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Speakers will present lectures, case studies, and interactive sessions with clinical examples to provide a deep dive into the use of contrast in PET-CT. This event is tailored for radiographers and technologists, clinical leads, and radiologists, offering an introduction to contrast and its application, the practicalities of using appropriate equipment safely, and implementing the correct protocols, such as attenuation correction, dose, and data flow.
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Advanced Study Day: Gallium-DOTA-Peptide Imaging in Neuroendocrine Tumours | Face-to-Face
2026-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Join us for an engaging and informative in-person study day, presented by the Academy’s expert faculty and guest speakers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Speakers will present lectures, case studies and interactive sessions with clinical examples to provide a deep dive into the use of contrast in PET-CT. This event is tailored for radiographers and technologists, clinical leads and radiologists, offering an introduction to contrast and its application, the practicalities of using appropriate equipment safely and implementing the correct protocols, such as attenuation correction, dose, and data flow.
After the presentations lunch will be provided while you take the opportunity to network and meet colleagues working in PET-CT.
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Aspiring Leaders Programme - November 2026
2026-11-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Alliance Medical Ltd, 40 Haywood Rd, Warwick, CV34 5AJ, United Kingdom
A transformational course that examines the role of culture in organisational effectiveness. Spanning four half-day face-to-face sessions, it utilises a world-class culture diagnostic tool to help participants benchmark their current culture against established norms. The programme emphasises the link between leadership effectiveness and the embedding of a desired culture, focusing on practical application to align mindsets and behaviours for organisational success. Suitable for current managers and those aspiring to leadership roles, the course covers key elements such as leading change, distinguishing between management and leadership behaviours, and creating an ideal climate for teams to thrive.
Training Dates

Day 1 – Thursday, 5th Nov, 2026, 09:00 to 16:30
Day 2 – Friday, 6th Nov, 09:00 to 16:30

You must attend both days in person to complete the course and be certified.
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Essentials of PET-CT: Scenarios and Solutions
2026-11-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Facilitated by The Christie PET-CT Academy team, this hugely popular interactive workshop provides you with the knowledge and understanding to confidently solve common problems experienced in a PET-CT service and is the next step in the Essentials of PET-CT course journey.

Suitable for newly qualified Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Not suitable for anyone with over 2 years’ experience in a PET-CT service.
You must complete the online learning course Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Technologists before booking onto this in person training.

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Advanced Study Day PSMA: PET-CT and Prostate Cancer | Face-to-Face
2026-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Join us for the Advanced Study Day: PET-CT and Prostate Cancer, offered both in person at The Christie and virtually. Select your preferred attendance format below to secure your place.
The speakers will present various lectures, case studies, and interactive sessions with clinical examples to provide a deep dive into the application of PSMA imaging in prostate cancer.
Key Topics Addressed

Pathophysiology of Prostate Cancer
Imaging approaches in the clinical setting
Physics of Prostate PET
Tracer chemistry, production sites and timing
Practical prostate imaging
Prostate PET trials
Therapy prospects & the future
Clinical case studies

After the presentations lunch will be provided along with an opportunity for networking and meeting colleagues.
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Advanced Study Day PSMA: PET-CT and Prostate Cancer | Virtual
2026-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | https://petct-academy.com/session/advanced-study-day-psma-pet-ct-and-prostate-cancer-virtual-2/
Join us for the Advanced Study Day: PET-CT and Prostate Cancer, offered both in person at The Christie and virtually.
The speakers will present various lectures, case studies, and interactive sessions with clinical examples to provide a deep dive into the application of PSMA imaging in prostate cancer.
Key Topics Addressed

Pathophysiology of Prostate Cancer
Imaging approaches in the clinical setting
Physics of Prostate PET
Tracer chemistry, production sites and timing
Practical prostate imaging
Prostate PET trials
Therapy prospects & the future
Clinical case studies

To secure your place for this training session, click the + button to select 1 ticket. Once selected, the Get Tickets button will become active. Click it to proceed.

Effective Telephone Conversations
2026-12-08 10:00 - 13:00 | https://petct-academy.com/session/effective-telephone-conversations-3/

Managing Patient Conversations
2027-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | https://petct-academy.com/session/managing-patient-conversations-5/

Effective Telephone Conversations
2027-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | https://petct-academy.com/session/effective-telephone-conversations-6/
