Head and Neck Imaging Course 2025
Stream this course now with the on-demand catch-up service
- An intensive, case based head and neck course, providing what the consultant radiologist needs to know
- Designed for radiologists to provide an update on Head and Neck imaging interpretation and reporting practice, with an emphasis on imaging patients with suspected head and neck cancer but covering also areas such as temporal bones and paranasal sinuses
- Format: Very short interactive presentations, followed by cases on PACS with discussion and Q&A
- CPD: 12 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists
DAY ONE
90 minutes
Compartmental Anatomy Overview
Dr Elizabeth Loney
Consultant Radiologist, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
90 minutes
Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
Dr Rhian Rhys
Consultant Radiologist, Cwm Taf University Health Board
90 minutes
Temporal Bones
Dr Brook Adams
Consultant Radiologist (H&N) York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
90 minutes
Larynx
Dr Nalinda Panditaratne
Consultant Radiologist, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
DAY TWO
90 minutes
Nasopharynx and Skull Base
Dr Ata Siddiqui
Consultant Neuroradiologist, King's College Hospital, London
90 minutes
Hypopharynx
Dr Olivia Francies
Consultant Radiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
90 minutes
Paranasal Sinuses
Dr Stuart Viner
Consultant Radiologist, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
90 minutes
Mixed Case Review and Quiz
Dr Ravi Lingam
Consultant Radiologist, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, and Secretary, British Society of Head & Neck Imaging
The aim
- practical (case-based learning);
- stimulating (interactive, challenging cases, immediate feedback)
- comprehensive (covering a full range of head and neck imaging topics)
By the end of the course, the delegate will have:
- (1) a comprehensive understanding of good/best imaging interpretation practice;
- (2) improved imaging interpretation skills;
- (3) greater confidence in advanced practice; and the ability to know when to refer further
- (4) identified skills and knowledge gaps, if any, relevant to their practice, and clear ways by which these can be addressed.
The content
- Compartmental Anatomy Overview
- Nasopharynx and Skull base
- Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
- Hypopharynx
- Larynx
- Temporal Bones
- Paranasal Sinuses
- Mixed Case Review/Quiz
Each session includes:
- How to image and why (e.g. CT/MR best sequences/planes)
- Anatomy refresher
- Reporting checklist: what to look for and why
- Case by case tasked-based learning (e.g. ‘what is the T stage of this cancer?’)
- and feedback, highlighting specific learning points
Course director
Dr Elizabeth Loney
Consultant Radiologist, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, and Fellow of the ESHNR and Past-President of BSHNI
Faculty members
Dr Ata Siddiqui
Dr Ata Siddiqui was appointed as a Consultant Neuroradiologist in 2007. After his general radiology training, he undertook the Pan-London Neuroradiology fellowship, rotating across several major neuroscience centres/hospitals in London. His main interests are diagnostic neuroradiology and ENT (head and neck) imaging. He has authored several publications and regularly reviews manuscripts for journals such as Clinical Radiology and British Journal of Radiology. He has presented widely at national and international meetings. He regularly lectures at regional and national meetings. He is a member of the Royal College of Radiologists, British Society of Neuroradiologists and British Society of Head and Neck Imaging.
Dr Olivia Francies
Consultant Radiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Dr Brook Adams
Consultant Radiologist (H&N) York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Ravi Lingam
Consultant Radiologist,
Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, and
Secretary, British Society of Head & Neck Imaging
Dr Nalinda Panditaratne
Consultant Radiologist,
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Rhian Rhys
Consultant Radiologist,
Cwm Taf University Health Board
Dr Stuart Viner
Consultant Radiologist,
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Comments from attendees in 2024
- I liked the high level of tutors; they answered all the relevant questions to address my day to day reporting dilemma.
- There was a clear division of topics/subsections all well covered by knowledgeable speakers
- The anatomy review was a real plus; all sessions were very thorough, detailed and efficient.
- Well-structured with short didactic teaching with cases to go through together with lecturer.
- Course tutors were very approachable, which helps with the interaction
- Lots of cases presented interactively by a knowledgeable faculty.
- A very well-organized course, excellent talks, good IT platform and Informed support always available when needed!
- All good: Anatomy review, case discussions, concise and to the point
- It is so good to have access to cases to review later included in the course fee, this course is value for money!
- PAC software… Cases selected… Ability to access course content after the course to review things at your own pace…well done Informed
- Good to start with the anatomy, this was a systematic approach with great cases
- I did like the content, interaction, and option of catch-up for 90 days after.
- Well run course with good overview of H&N imaging. Covering all relevant aspects of H&N
- As a bit of a technophobe access to the courses and pacs cases was very esay and straight forward. I felt well supported through the course
- Only 1 comment, the 2nd day felt like there was a lot of information, the lectures were quite intense, and I was struggling to focus at the end. I agree all the content is relevant and needs to be included, and I enjoy that the lectures weren’t rushed but maybe the course could span an extra day or more breaks could be introduced….
- My achievement was significant, this will improve my reporting, especially for oncology.
- Help to maintain my skills and gave me more confidence for reporting head and neck imaging
- I would definitely attend this course again in the future- to further consolidate my knowledge and reinforce top tips during my day-to-day reporting
Comments from attendees in 2023
- Extensive images and depth of knowledge
- Excellent course and I have told my other friends to book it for next year
- Excellent teaching and images from very knowledgeable lectures
- Very good speakers and cases and excellent coordination from Informed
- I liked everything in this course – well done organisers and faculty
- Very good content and coverage and good interactive sessions
- Helped build on pre-existing knowledge, can re-start reporting H&N with double reporting initially.
- Good mix of presentations and interactive cases
- Excellent faculty, great lectures, smooth IT (and support when needed) with good back up
- This course covered its topic extensively
Huge impact, I learnt lot of things and it makes me more confident in head and neck reporting - A very good coverage on anatomy, excellent speakers for all topics, I enjoyed the case based review
- I have gained a lot and will definitely try to gain more proficiency in head and neck imaging.
- Learning from experts in the field highlights key take come pearl of imaging.
- Normal variants and likely differentials.
- Gained confidence in H&N imaging and will improve my reporting practice
Comments from attendees in 2022
- Excellent variety of cases, very informed speakers, good pace of delivery, interactive, case discussions and good IT support available when needed
- The anatomy refresher in the beginning was so amazing! Please include the concept in more courses! Great lecturers with different styles!
- Very good PACS viewer, knowledgeable and ready to help presenters
- Wide topic coverage , relevant cases and lectures all good for me
- The speakers knowledge and delivery was amazing, I was able to work through cases on my own and encouraged to participate and interact using chat and polling software, all really good!
- This course was very interactive and engaging with cases loaded on DICOM and use of Slido. Fantastic speakers and good timekeeping and prolonged breaks whelped a lot.
- This course was very interactive and engaging with cases loaded on DICOM and use of Slido. Fantastic speakers and good timekeeping and prolonged breaks whelped a lot.
- Good for me, this course has reinforced my current practice methodologies, and always feel better knowing that others can also struggle with the more challenging cases too!
- Overall excellent. Some interruption at times might be internet related.
- It has increased my ability to read scans to aid medical / surgical management. Information that is important when requesting scans. Rationale of imaging modalities used. Overnight of tumour staging scales
- Yes definitely it will make a difference for me with the learning points that will enhance reporting and MDT discussion
- This will be very useful in my day-to-day practice as I come across head and neck cases as outside my subspecialty interest.
- Will help me in Head and Neck MR reporting.
- WILL IMPROVE MY PRACTICE, very helpful for reporting head and neck particularly cross sectional imaging
- Improved my confidence/knowledge in various areas of head and neck radiology to help produce more accurate reports containing pertinent information
- A fantastic refresher on anatomy and use of TNM in head and neck cancers.
Access to cases for our imaging events
Our imaging courses are very much an interactive experience. Presentations are kept to the minimum and then you'll be into the fully featured cloud based DICOM viewer, looking at cases, feeding back your findings using our interactive tools. You'll get immediate feedback and learning points from our expert faculty member.
- Attendance of the course includes access to the database of cases associated to this event on our server at PostDICOM.
- Full access to each case with a full toolset to open, view and manipulate each case alongside the faculty but on your own screen!
- You will maintain your access to the resource throughout your on-demand service period too.
Sample the DICOM viewer here. A window will load below the buttons (best demonstrated on a computer rather than mobile device)
How to attend this course
When you book an on-demand course, you will receive a confirmation email with step-by-step instructions on how to access the course and view the associated cases on PACS.
For full guidance, you can watch our tutorial below. If you are still unsure about anything, just send us an email or give us a call — we are always happy to help.
When will I receive my course login?
We will contact you by email one week before the course takes place with all the necessary links and joining information.
We will re-send the links the day before the course.
If you have not received an email from us please contact us at webinars@infomedltd.co.uk and we will respond ASAP.
Will I need any special software to partake?
NO. Infomed shall provide you, upon registration a link to stream the course within your web browser, or you can download a small application to run it as a separate window on your computer. If you would prefer a mobile device, we shall also include a link download an app from the Play Store/App Store.
Can I interact with the speakers?
YES! It is very much encouraged. There will be Q&A sessions chaired by Infomed. You can type your questions in the ‘chat’ facility and they will be put to the speakers.
How I do access my catch-up & CPD certificate?
You can find your catch-up in your account page.
At the end of the catch-up page you will find a link to the feedback form, which will generate your CPD certificate when you submit your feedback.
If the catch-up is not visible in your account, please contact us and we will amend your account ASAP.
How to connect to a live online course
Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of joining a meeting using Webex.
If joining from your own computer
If you are connecting from your own device then it is likely that you will be able to join via the Webex application.
If joining from a trust/institution computer
However, if you are using a computer that is owned and restricted by your trust, then you may find it easier to join via your web browser. Please see the second video for guidance on this process.
Joining Webex using the application on your PC or Mac
Joining Webex using your web browser
Accessing the PACS
Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of opening the PACS and then on to opening, manipulating, and closing a case.
You are welcome to access our demo case set below
View demo cases here
Password: INFOMED
Accessing the database and cases on PACS
Advanced features of PACS
I've connected to a course but can't hear anything
When you connect to a course you should see some introductory slides and hear music.
If you cannot hear any music please check you are connected to the audio.
At the bottom of the webex meeting you may see a button that says “Connect to audio”.
Click this and then select “Use computer for audio” in the pop-up box.
If you have connected by a browser you may need to give your browser access to your microphone in order to connect to the audio.
Click the padlock in the top left of your browser and make sure microphone access is allowed
If this does not resolve your issue please email us or call us on 0204 520 5081
What do I need to join a course?
To join an Infomed Online course you simply need an internet connection and a browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari).
You can also connect from a mobile device: Download the Webex Meetings app from your App Store.
To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.
Below you can use the tool to run an internet speed test.
You must test from:
- — the location that you intend the see the course from;
- — withing the location, if using Wi-Fi, the room or department area that you intend to view the course from to ensure a good signal
- — if connecting from home, a computer that is not connected to a workplace VPN
When will the on-demand catch-up be ready?
We aim to make the on-demand catch-up service available to you as quickly as possible.
The recordings will go through editing and then they will be placed on to our e-learning platform. This usually take around 3 working days.
Once they are available, we’ll write to you with the direct link and instructions
You’ll then see the sessions waiting for you on your account. You’ll then have 90 days of access.
Speed test
Internet Speed Test
Please test your connection speed at www.fast.com
To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.
What's included
- 120 days of access to the on-demand version of the course with unlimited playback
- Full access and control to the DICOM cases
- CPD Certificate of attendance with 12 CPD points
- Opportunity to submit questions directly to the faculty
- Lots of cases to review and interpret
£295 for the two days
Fee includes VAT