Course Summary
This Professional Certificate offers clinicians the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the management of early pregnancy. It aims to equip participants with a level of competence in ultrasound scanning that will enable them to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations, perform scans safely and competently, report on scan findings in the clinical context and know when to refer patients for a more detailed assessment.
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Entry Requirements
Am I Eligible for this Course?
The provision of the majority of the lectures through an e-learning structure will allow participants to access lectures at home, at convenient times. There is a major emphasis on participants achieving a high level of expertise in clinical practice and participants will gain their clinical experience in their chosen hospital setting, which will allow them to negotiate the most suitable arrangements within each individual workplace.
To ensure this is achieved participants must undertake a clinical placement, under the guidance of a named clinical supervisor, and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 80 hours practicing clinical obstetric ultrasound while undertaking this programme.
Declaration Forms:
All applicants are required to download and complete the application and the declaration forms online. These forms must be signed by your clinical supervisor.
Application Details
How to apply:
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link and follow the steps outlined.
The “Application Type” is Graduate Taught Courses
Fill in your personal details, and when asked about the “Programme Choice”, select PC Early Pregnancy Jan PT X734.
Next, enter details of any third level institutions you have attended and professional qualifications you have attained in the “Academic Background” section.
Having paid the application fee and received an e-mail receipt, you must continue to complete the application process by pressing “submit”. An e-mail confirming successful application will be sent to you within 24 hours.
You can track the status of your documentation online. Log in to your account & click on your submitted application. This will bring up an application summary. The application requirements are listed at the end of the summary.
If you have any problems or queries with the online application process, email: UCD Applications ([email protected]) or telephone: + 353 1 716 1142 or 1476.
Next Intake: January annually.
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How to apply:
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link and follow the steps outlined.
The “Application Type” is Graduate Taught Courses
Fill in your personal details, and when asked about the “Programme Choice”, select PC Early Pregnancy Jan PT X734.
Next, enter details of any third level institutions you have attended and professional qualifications you have attained in the “Academic Background” section.
Having paid the application fee and received an e-mail receipt, you must continue to complete the application process by pressing “submit”. An e-mail confirming successful application will be sent to you within 24 hours.
You can track the status of your documentation online. Log in to your account & click on your submitted application. This will bring up an application summary. The application requirements are listed at the end of the summary.
If you have any problems or queries with the online application process, email: UCD Applications ([email protected]) or telephone: + 353 1 716 1142 or 1476.
More details on online applications and FAQ at:
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/graduateapplicants/applying/
International applications
International applicants should contact the academic programme director for a full list of entry requirements.
Information on studying at UCD as international students is available at: https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.