Nursing - Referring for Radiological Procedures

There are three programme options:

X905 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Children)

X906 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Adult)

X907 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Adult & Children)

These programmes are delivered by lecturers from the UCD School of Medicine - Department of Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging in collaboration with UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems

September – December (Autumn Trimester)

Choose one programme:

X905 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Children)

RDGY30780 Referring for Radiological Procedures
NMHS33920 Clinical Practicum Referring
OR

X906 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Adult)

RDGY30790 Referring for Radiological Procedures
NMHS33900 Clinical Practicum Referring
OR

X907 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Adult and Children)

RDGY30770 Referring for Radiological Procedures
NMHS33910 Clinical Practicum Referring
2023 Indicative Schedule

Autumn Trimester (September - December)

Module: Referring for Radiological Procedures

This is a theoretical module with content front loaded at the beginning of term. All lectures are delivered live online and are scheduled as follows:

14/09/23* Thursday 08.00 - 16.30pm live online lectures (Adult, Children and Adult & Children options)
15/09/23* Friday 08.00 - 12.30pm live online lectures (Adult, Children, and Adult & Children options)
15/09/23* Friday 13.00 - 16.30pm live online lectures (Children, and Adult & Children options)
Module: Clinical Practicum Referring for Radiological Procedures

The clinical module is delivered over a 12 week period (September - December). Clinical instruction equates to 100 hours supervised practice by a designated medical practitioner in the area in which the student is employed. Students complete ten referral for radiological procedure case studies under the supervision of the medical practitioner. Each case is logged in the students clinical portfolio of evidence as a demonstration of competence.

*Please note:

Online learning requires a high level of personal motivation, self-discipline, and an aptitude for self-directed learning. Brightspace (a web-based virtual learning environment) is used extensively.
Access to broadband and proficiency in computer skills are essential.

All dates and times are provisional and subject to change

Be currently registered in a division of the NMBI live Register for the following programme options:

Adult - Applicants must be registered as a nurse in the NMBI Register

Adult and Children - Applicants must be registered as a nurse in the NMBI Register

Children's - Applicants must be registered as a nurse and/or a children's nurse in the NMBI Register

Provide evidence of having successfully completed a module in Health Assessment (to include physical examination skills) (minimium level 8 NFQ)

Be currently employed as a Registered Nurse and or Registered Children's Nurse in the area in which you wish to practice for the duration of the programme

Have a minimium of one year post registration experience

Submit a Site Declaration Referring for Radiological Procedures From signed by the Director of Nursing, Clinical Medical Supervisor and Head of Radiology (Consultant Radiologist) agreeing to provide you with support and clinical supervision towards the achievement of the required competencies for the duration of the programme

Garda vetting is required for this programme. If you are offered and accept a place, you will automatically receive details of the vetting procedure. Please see the following link.

Students will automatically receive a notice from UCD Student Vetting upon applying to these programmes. All correspondence should be between students and UCD Student Vetting upon applying to these programmes.

Documents Required

A validated copy of successful completion of a module in Health Assessment (to include physical examination skills) (minimum level 8 NFQ)

Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards

Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non-UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translation where relevant

A current photocopy of your NMBI registration (to include division of register)

A copy of your birth certificate or personal page of current passport

Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Site Declaration Form (Referring for Radiological Procedures) (Only up to date Site Declaration Forms are accepted)

Who should apply?
Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Applicants must be currently registered in a division of the NMBI Register for the following progamme options:

X905 Referring for Radiological Procedures (Children) - Applicants must be registered as a nurse and/or a children's nurse in the NMBI RegisterX905

X906 Referring for Radiological Procedures (Adult) - Applicants must be registered as a nurse in the NMBI Register

X907 Referring for Radiological Procedures (Adult and Children) - Applicants must be registered as a nurse in the NMBI Register

It is recommended that applicants have the equivalent of a minimum of one-year post-registration experience.

Prior to applying to UCD:

Please discuss local 'referral for radiological procedures' policies, procedures, and guidelines with Nurse Practice Development in the context of your application.

Please determine your potential scope of referral practice based on service need with the medical consultant and the DON

Please contact your DON and complete a Site Declaration Form (click on 'Documents to Be Submitted with your Application' to access and download this form). Please complete this form in full prior to making an application. This form may take several weeks to complete
Please note:

To be eligible to apply you must have successfully completed a module in Health Assessment (to include physical examination skills) (minimium level 8 NFQ).

There are a limited number of places available on this programme.
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date and offers made in July. Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis to applicants who meet the entry criteria, have uploaded fully complete required documentation and paid the application fee. Once capacity is reached, no further offers will be made. You are advised to apply early so as to avoid disappointment
The Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director HSE funds all registered nurses employed in the HSE to undertake this education programme.

You may also be interested in viewing the University Certificate Prescribing Medicinal Products and Referring for Radiological Procedures which combines two programmes into one (i.e. the 'Prescribing Medicinal Products' and the 'Referring for Radiological Procedures').

3 months part-time.