Clinical Radiology is one of the most competitive ST1 programmes in the UK, and the self-assessment is where many strong applicants quietly lose ground. Training in teaching is a scored domain — and unlike clinical experience, it is something you can secure quickly and evidence cleanly. This page explains exactly how teaching points work for Clinical Radiology ST1 and how the Erudical course fits.
How Clinical Radiology ST1 scores teaching
The Clinical Radiology ST1 portfolio awards points for training in teaching. Two points are available for training lasting at least two days; a shorter course scores one. Because Erudical combines a live, tutor-led day with a self-paced course of over 12 hours, completing both qualifies you for the full two points, while either component alone secures one. Always confirm the current weighting in the live person specification — see NHS England’s Clinical Radiology ST1 portfolio review guidance.
What to submit as evidence
Keep your certificate of completion, the completion date, the provider name and the CPD accreditation details. File these together with a one-line note of what you learned and how you have applied it. A clean, dated certificate from a CPD-accredited provider is exactly what scorers expect to see.
Live vs self-paced — which do radiology applicants need?
For the two-day threshold, you want evidence of more than two days of training, which is why doing both the live and self-paced elements is the safe route for radiology. The self-paced course lets you fit the hours around on-call and reporting sessions; the live day adds the interactive, tutor-led component.
What radiology doctors say
“Enrolling in this course has been a transformative experience for me as an educator. It has truly exceeded my expectations in every way possible.”
— M. Jayaram
“Well structured and easy to follow. I definitely feel more confident in planning and delivering teaching sessions to a range of learning types.”
— F. Sim
“Excellent course which provides a strong basis for me to further my future role as a teacher within the healthcare profession.”
— L. Bolton
Frequently asked questions
Does a teaching course really score for radiology?
Yes — training in teaching is an explicitly scored portfolio domain for Clinical Radiology ST1.
How many points can I get?
Up to two, for training lasting more than two days. Erudical’s live plus self-paced course meets that threshold.
Do I need a PGCert?
No. A PGCert is only needed for the top scoring tier; a recognised CPD-accredited course secures the standard points without a year of study.
See the full teaching points by specialty breakdown, or read about the Erudical course in detail.
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Last updated: 19th June 2026