Clinical Measurement Physiology - Sligo

This programme places a strong emphasis on students learning to adopt a patient-centred and professional approach. Key skills acquired will be the ability to deliver valid clinical diagnostic data to colleagues and patients, broad clinical knowledge, critical thinking and research skills. For the first time in Ireland this programme will provide the opportunity to train as a Clinical Measurement Physiologist in all five disciplines; gastro-intestinal; neurophysiology; vascular; respiratory and cardiology.



Who should apply?

The aim of this programme is to allow people, with a related undergraduate degree, to gain the qualification, skills and competencies to enter the healthcare work force as a Clinical Measurement Physiologist - performing diagnostics tests for patients, reporting and acting on the outcomes and being part of the interdisciplinary team treating patients.

What will I study?

Modules:

Professional Practice I

Physiological Systems

Core Placement Skills

Clinical Measurement Instrumentation

Medical Imaging

Advanced Clinical Measurement Applications

Medical Pharmacology

Clinical Biochemistry



*For the full list of Modules, refer to the programme web page.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Level 8 degree in a relevant area of study. Prior study to a Level 6/Level 7 in mathematics, basic science subjects (biology, physics, chemistry) are a requirement in addition to the study of physiology and anatomy.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

The three placement semesters will be supported by a practice placement educator in the hospital site and online lectures and tutorials.



On-Campus Attendance

One semester is based in ATU Sligo and the other three semesters on hospital based clinical placements at various locations. These placements will be supported by a practice placement educator in the hospital site and online lectures and tutorials.