Program Overview
This 30-credit Graduate Certificate in Interventional Imaging and Practice equips radiographers with in-depth knowledge of IR technology, radiation safety, patient care, and procedures. The program, delivered online through an e-learning environment, fosters critical thinking, clinical skills, and the ability to contribute effectively in the multidisciplinary IR environment. Its focus on current trends and emerging technologies prepares graduates for the evolving nature of Interventional Radiology.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This 30-credit program leads to a Graduate Certificate in Interventional Imaging and Practice. The program is designed for radiographers working in the specialty of Interventional Radiology.
Objectives:
- Provide students with in-depth knowledge of both the service and clinical practice within IR.
- Equip students to respond to the rapidly changing and evolving nature of this Radiology sub-speciality.
- Develop clinical and critical thinking skills.
Outline:
The program is divided into four modules:
- Radiation Safety (10 credits): This module covers the principles of radiation safety in the IR environment.
- Cross Sectional Imaging (5 credits): This module explores the use of cross-sectional imaging techniques in IR.
- IR Technology (5 credits): This module examines the technology used in IR, including image acquisition, processing, and manipulation.
Assessment:
The assessment methods are varied and include:
- Report writing
- Policy appraisal
- Case studies The assessment strategy encourages a critical and reflective approach to imaging and practice.
Teaching:
- The program is predominantly delivered through an e-learning environment.
- Teaching and learning strategies are designed to encourage autonomous reflective practitioners.
- Course material is delivered through e-lectures, case studies, radiographic images, video demonstrations, reference readings, and interactive learning activities.
Careers:
The program aims to develop specialist knowledge in IR so that radiographers can:
- Contribute and communicate optimally within the multidisciplinary IR environment.
- Effectively manage radiographic practice.
- Actively promote and facilitate change within the context of service provision and patient outcome.
Other:
- The program is delivered online through UCD's virtual learning environment - Blackboard.
- The program aims to provide a learning environment that will encourage students to constructively appraise both local and international policies and practices in many aspects of IR.
- The program promotes active engagement and an autonomous approach to learning.
- The program aims to develop each student's knowledge and understanding of the aetiology of the disease processes that present in the IR department, their compatibility with radiological intervention, the possible procedural risks and complications, and the expected outcomes for each patient.
- The program will demonstrate the integration and application of imaging procedures, technologies, and medical devices in the treatment and management of disease.
- The program will provide each student with a comprehensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- The program will place a focus on current and future trends in IR imaging and an appreciation of the associated advantages together with the inherent pitfalls and limitations.
GradCert Interventional Imaging & Practice (X662) Part Time EU fee per year - € 3860 nonEU fee per year - € 9700
