Clinical Audit in Radiography: Why It Matters and How to Get Involved

• To enhance understanding of the role and importance of clinical audit within radiography departments.

• To demonstrate how audit contributes to improving patient care, service quality, and compliance with professional standards.

• To empower radiographers with practical knowledge and confidence to participate in audit activities.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1. Define clinical audit and explain its purpose in healthcare and radiography.

2. Describe the benefits of audit for patients, staff, and departmental performance.

3. Identify key stages of the audit cycle and understand how it supports continuous improvement.

4. Recognise opportunities for radiographers to initiate or contribute to audits within their practice.

5. Outline practical steps for planning and conducting an audit, including data collection and analysis.

6. Discuss common challenges and solutions when implementing audits in radiography settings. 

This course has been endorsed by the College of Radiographers (CoR). 

The learning from this course specifically meets the following CoR outcomes:

• [CoR 01] Practical skills

• [CoR 02] Knowledge base

• [CoR 03] Work safely

• [CoR 04] Legal/ethical frameworks or guidance

• [CoR 06] Manage knowledge/information

• [CoR 07] High-quality healthcare/education services

• [CoR 08] Patient centred care and choice

• [CoR 12] Service design

• [CoR 19] Evidence to support practice

• [CoR 20] Knowledge and skills in audit/research’

The feedback from CoR when we applied for accreditation of this course stated: 'the programme of learning is comprehensive and is well designed to support learners develop their knowledge and confidence. The advice to support delegates to reflect on their learning and the highlighting of key professional resources section is commended for its reflective and on-going design.'