Education and Training

Keep your skills up-to-date with the Jarvis National Breast Centre Education and Training Centre

We offers postgraduate education and training to clinical staff of all levels working in the specialist fields of breast screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Our programmes are delivered by experienced clinical professionals at the Jarvis Education Centre in collaboration with the Royal Free NHS London Foundation Trust and St George's University of London.

Mammography Associate Apprenticeship (MAA)

The Mammography Associate Apprenticeship was developed to address the national skills shortage in Radiography and Mammography. Upon successful completion, the resultant qualification will be a Level 4 Apprenticeship certificate.

16th February 2026
29th September 2026

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virinia.oosthuizen@inhealthgroup.com

paul.marijetic@nhs.net

Advance Practice Modules

Advance Practice Modules delivered by The Jarvis National Breast Centre Education and Training Centre.
PgCert one year, part-time:

Advanced Principles and Practice of Breast Interventional Techniques (DRA703)
Clinical breast examination and client communication (DRA704)
Interpretation and Reporting in Mammography (DRA705)
Ultrasound of the Breast (DRA706)

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virinia.oosthuizen@inhealthgroup.com

Advanced Breast Practice MSc

The Advanced Breast Practice MSc provides the opportunity and support for Mammographers to develop into the role of Consultant Mammographers and Advanced Practitioners. Breast Clinicians and Specialist Breast Care Nurses are also supported by our modules to continue developing their clinical skills and standalone modules are also available.

MSc three years, part-time
PgCert one year, part-time

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mfoster@sgul.kingston.ac.uk

Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship (Health) – Specialising in Mammography

Led by the University of Bolton in conjunction with three of the national training centres. This combined foundation degree and apprenticeship is suitable for existing Mammography Associates and Assistant Practitioners that demonstrate the potential to take on the greater challenges of the Assistant Practitioner role.

18–24-month full time apprenticeship, intakes will be in September and January. First intake will start 9th January 2025. Applications for expressions of interest (EOI) will open in September 2024.

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More information

For any questions, information, or details about enrolling in our courses at the Jarvis National Breast Centre Education and Training Centre, please contact Virinia at virinia.oosthuizen@inhealthgroup.com. Together, let's keep your skills up to date, address the national skills shortage in radiography and mammography, and help to save lives.