Course Summary
This course equips participants with the skills necessary to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations, perform scans safely and competently, report on scan findings in the clinical context and to know when to refer patients for a more detailed assessment.
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Entry Requirements
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should be qualified Nurses or Midwives registered with An Bord Altranais or the UKCC; or Radiographers with the approval to practice Radiography in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Applicants should have completed one year of general experience in Nursing, Midwifery or Radiography.
Doctors must be registered with the Irish Medical Council.
Other applicants may be considered on individual merit but must be actively scanning in a fertility clinic in order to undertake the programme.
Participants must be actively scanning in a fertility clinic and will be expected to attain a high-level of experience in clinical practice. To ensure this is achieved, students must arrange a clinical placement and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 300 hours practicing ultrasound in a fertility clinic while undertaking this programme.
The Grad Cert Fertility Ultrasound Clinical Experience Declaration must be completed and attached to the application.
Prior learning
Students must have completed twelve months working in a fertility clinic, and within that timeframe have had a minimum of three months clinical ultrasound experience, prior to commencing this programme, and provide documented evidence of this.
Applicants should be computer literate and have continuous internet access for the duration of the programme.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.
Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Application Details
How to apply
Application closing date is 5th January 2024.
Compulsory Study days
1st study day 11th January
2nd study day the 23rd of February
3rd study day 12th of April and
final study day 10th of May.
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link and follow the steps outlined.
The programme is a Graduate Taught Programme (code: X471)
Should you have any difficulties in processing your application, please contact the course administrator (details below).
Both this Grad Cert Fertility Ultrasound Clinical Experience Declaration must be completed and attached to the application.
X471: Grad Cert Fertility Ultrasound Part-Time
Graduate Certificate
Part-Time: Commencing January 2025
Graduate Taught
Fees
How to apply
Application closing date is 6th January, 2023.
Compulsory Study day 13th January, 2023
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link and follow the steps outlined.
The programme is a Graduate Taught Programme (code: X471)
Should you have any difficulties in processing your application, please contact the course administrator (details below).
Both this Declaration form must be completed and attached to the application.
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.
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Duration
Delivery: On Campus