Postgraduate Diploma in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows. 8 modules covering DICOM (NEMA PS3), IHE Radiology Technical Framework (SWF profile) and Orthanc. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has a strong medical technology and healthcare engineering base, with research in biomechanics, medical devices and wearables across universities and companies in London, Oxford, Leeds and Glasgow. The NHS, medical device manufacturers and digital health firms require engineers who understand clinical requirements and regulatory compliance. Operational safety in workplaces, transport and sport drives work on human factors and ergonomics. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medical devices, and the Health and Safety Executive oversees workplace safety.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,250 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from the United Kingdom
Will this qualification be recognised by UK professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Professional bodies such as the IET or IMechE decide whether to accept training for membership, usually through their own assessment of your experience and learning. Chartered Engineer status is awarded by the Engineering Council via licensed professional engineering institutions. Check directly with the relevant body before you enrol.
Will UK employers in healthcare technology, wearables or occupational safety value this training on a CV?
Employers decide for themselves how much weight to give a private qualification. Many value evidence of specialist skills, such as a completed final project and demonstrable work on biomechanics or wearable sensor systems, more than the name of the provider. Recognition is not guaranteed, so review relevant job adverts and ask prospective employers how they view online private training before committing.
Can I complete this programme alongside a full-time job in the UK, and does my employer need to fund it?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study at your own pace around work and across UK time zones. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though you should agree arrangements with your employer in advance.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the fundamentals of digital medical imaging.
Interpret the structure of DICOM objects and services.
Design scalable and redundant PACS architectures.
Integrate PACS with RIS and HIS using HL7 and IHE profiles.
Optimise the workflows of a radiology department.
Evaluate the integration of AI tools in radiology.
Ensure the safety and quality of the imaging system.
Who it's for
- PACS system administrator who wants to specialise in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows.
- Healthcare integration engineer who wants to specialise in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows.
- Radiology informatics specialist who wants to specialise in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows.
- Medical imaging systems manager who wants to specialise in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows.
- Interoperability consultant who wants to specialise in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows.
- AI engineer in medical imaging who wants to specialise in DICOM/PACS and Radiology Workflows.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter hospitals and healthcare centres.
What you'll work with
- DICOM (NEMA PS3)
- IHE Radiology Technical Framework (SWF profile)
- HL7 v2 (healthcare messaging)
- HL7 FHIR (healthcare interoperability)
- IEC 80001-1 (risk management of IT networks incorporating medical devices)
- ISO 27799 (health informatics information security)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Modalities: CT, MRI, radiography, ultrasound and nuclear medicine1.2Acquisition and reconstruction1.3Resolution, contrast and noise1.4Bit depth and windowing1.5Volumes and series1.6Dose and image quality1.7Workflow of the radiology department1.8Professional profiles1.9Data volume1.10Case study: analysis of a radiology department workflow
2.1DICOM information model2.2Tags and data dictionary2.3Patient-study-series-instance hierarchy2.4Transfer syntaxes and compression2.5C-STORE, C-FIND and C-MOVE services2.6DICOMweb: QIDO, WADO and STOW2.7Conformance statements2.8Structured Report (SR) objects2.9dcmtk and pydicom tools2.10Laboratory: reading and modifying headers with pydicom
3.1Components of a PACS3.2Short- and long-term storage3.3VNA and neutral archive3.4Cloud PACS3.5High availability3.6Diagnostic and web viewers3.7Workstations3.8Prefetching and routing3.9Storage sizing3.10Workshop: sizing a hospital PACS
4.1HL7 ORM orders and ORU results4.2Modality worklist (MWL)4.3Modality Performed Procedure Step (MPPS)4.4IHE SWF profile4.5Patient reconciliation4.6Structured reporting4.7Dictation and speech recognition4.8Integration with the electronic health record4.9Common integration errors4.10Practical: analysis of HL7 order messages
5.1Study prioritisation5.2Radiologist worklists5.3Teleradiology5.4Double reading in screening5.5Communication of critical findings5.6Report turnaround time indicators5.7Lean optimisation5.8Dose management with DRLs5.9Modality protocols5.10Case study: redesign of the emergency workflow
6.1Detection and triage algorithms6.2Integration of AI into the PACS6.3IHE AIR profile6.4Local validation of algorithms6.5Regulation of AI as a medical device6.6Bias and performance across subgroups6.7Post-deployment monitoring6.8Anonymisation for research6.9Orchestration platforms6.10Laboratory: inference on DICOM studies
7.1Data protection in imaging7.2DICOM PS3.15 anonymisation7.3Access control7.4PACS cybersecurity7.5Backup and recovery7.6PACS migration7.7Monitor quality control7.8Audits7.9Service indicators7.10Practical: PACS migration plan
8.1Service analysis8.2Functional requirements8.3PACS and VNA architecture8.4Integration with RIS and HIS8.5Workflow design8.6Integration of AI8.7Security plan8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Orthanc, dcm4chee, OHIF Viewer, 3D Slicer, Python (pydicom), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real PACS deployment procedures in a test environment, RIS-PACS integration with HL7 messages, and workflow analysis in radiology departments. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the fundamentals of digital medical imaging.
Interpret the structure of DICOM objects and services.
Design scalable and redundant PACS architectures.
Integrate PACS with RIS and HIS using HL7 and IHE profiles.
Optimise the workflows of a radiology department.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Orthanc, dcm4chee, OHIF Viewer, 3D Slicer, Python (pydicom). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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