Computed Tomography

This course builds on appropriate undergraduate study and existing clinical practice skills to enable radiographers to further develop their professional competence in CT. The course aims to provide a solid foundation in the principles and theoretical concepts of CT imaging and an understanding of how these concepts are applied in clinical practice. The programme provides an opportunity to develop reflective, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.



Course Features

• Accredited by the Irish Institute of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists.

• Fosters individual, personal and professional development of the postgraduate radiographer

• Confers clinical competence in CT scanning on successful graduates.

• Flexible programme delivery that accommodates working professionals.

• Provides a platform for discussion of clinical and evidenced based CT practice and current technological advances.



What Will I Learn?

1. Analyse the CT principles underpinning justification, optimisation and dose constraints so as to keep radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA);

2. Apply the most appropriate CT imaging protocol to an individual patient and perform image processing (MPR/MIP/VRT) on CT data-sets;

3. Demonstrate intellectual depth, breath and adaptiveness in relation to routine and multiphasic CT clinical practice and technology topics;

4. Evaluate and critique CT protocols and images;

5. Integrate and apply new CT skills/knowledge to clinical CT practice and employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to clinical CT practice;

6. Work as part of a team or individually to develop communication & presentation skills.



This course is designed for diagnostic radiographers who want to develop the specialist CT skills necessary to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic working environment. Applicants must have at least one year’s post-qualification experience in diagnostic radiography. Applicants must have at least three months experience in CT before commencing the course and must be working in a CT department for the duration of the course.

Module/Trimester/Credits

Stage 1 Core Modules

RDGY40590 Technology of Computed Tomography I Autumn 10

RDGY41200 Professional Practice of CT I Autumn 20

RDGY40610 Technology of Computed Tomography II Spring 10

RDGY41210 Professional Practice of CT II Spring 20

Criteria for standard entry applicants:

• This programme is open to any radiographer with at least one year post qualification experience and Department of Health approval to practise radiography in Ireland, or Health Professions Council approval to practise radiography in the UK and Northern Ireland.



• All candidates are required to undertake a minimum of three months of clinical experience in CT scanning prior to commencing the course and provide documented evidence of the same. All candidates must arrange their own clinical placement and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 620 hours gaining practical experience in CT over the duration of the programme.



• Candidates are required to arrange for a suitably qualified clinical supervisor to oversee their clinical experience. Details must be provided to the Academic Programme Co-ordinator during the first week of course.



• A clinical hours declaration form must be signed by your Radiographic Services Manager, indicating an agreement to provide the requisite number of clinical hours during the course and confirming the requisite pre-clinical hours declaration form (available below). This must be submitted together with other necessary documentation specified in the online application process.



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 for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

1 year full-time. Delivery: On Campus.

X021: Graduate Diploma in Computed Tomography Full-time

Commencing September 2026

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