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

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').

* ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
** NFQ - National Framework of Qualifications

September – December (Autumn Trimester)

Choose one programme:

X905 Professional Certificate Referring for Radiological Procedures (Child)
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 Child)
RDGY30770 Referring for Radiological Procedures
NMHS33910 Clinical Practicum Referring

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

Child - 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

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)

Next intake: Sept 2024
Application system opens: 1st May 2024
Closing date: 30th June 2024
Applications are made online through UCD Applications.

Please note that all applicants are required to pay a €50 application fee. Your application cannot be processed fully unless the application fee has been paid.

Apply online

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

3 months part-time.
MODE OF DELIVERY: Blended

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.