Course Summary
The aim of this module is to build on the basic safety concepts of hardware and the electromagnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Criteria for standard entry applicants
This programme is open to any radiographer who:
- Holds a postgraduate qualification in MRI. Submission of the transcript of this qualification must accompany the application.
- Is working in an MRI department and can guarantee 100 clinical hours in their MRI department over the duration of the Spring trimester.
Applicants working in Ireland must be registered with the Health & Social Care Professionals Council (CORU: https://www.coru.ie/(http=s://www.coru.ie/) ) and have Department of Health & Children approval to practice radiography in Ireland.
Applicants working in Northern Ireland or the UK, should be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC: http://www.hcpc-uk.org/(http=://www.hcp=c-uk.org/) ). Applicants from other EU countries must be registered with the appropriate national professional body.
Candidates are required to nominate a suitably qualified clinical supervisor to oversee their clinical experience.
List of mandatory documentation:
- Signed Clinical hours declaration form from your Radiographic Services Manager or nominee, indicating agreement to provide the requisite number of clinical hours during the course (100 hours) (Clinical Hours Declaration Form Adv MR Safety attached)
- Letter of support from RSM confirming release of student for lectures
- Proof of post-graduate qualification specifically relating to MRI (certificate mandatory and transcript on request)
- Diagnostic Imaging Reference Form
- Employment History
- English Language Test (non-English language speaker).
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
XA35: Advanced Magnetic Resonance Safety
Professional Diploma
Part-Time: Commencing January
Graduate Taught
Fees
ProfDip Advanced Magnetic Resonance Safety (XA35) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 2500
nonEU fee per year - € 4200
***Fees are subject to change
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.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery: Blended