Course description

Metallic foreign bodies in the eye are common ophthalmic injuries. Due to the potential risk associated with introducing a patient with metallic material in the orbit to a strong magnetic field, it is necessary to screen at-risk individuals for the presence of intraorbital metallic foreign bodies prior to entering the MRI suite.

Written and verbal screening is undertaken in the first instance; however, imaging is sometimes required for further screening.

Learning outcomes

This course will equip radiographers working in the MRI environment, who currently undertake verbal and written screening of patients for intra-orbital foreign bodies (IOFBs), with the skills and expertise necessary to:

• Make clear judgements about the appropriate screening methods for individual patients and clinical sites.
• Select appropriate imaging when required.
• Perform projection radiographs to screen for IOFBs and make diagnostic decisions.

• Innovative and effective teaching and assessment methods are utilised, with the majority of the course delivered online.
• Students will develop practical image interpretation skills over time through building up a clinical portfolio.  

Entry criteria

Applicants will be required to:

• hold a primary degree in Radiography (or equivalent).
• have access to computing facilities for online content.
• provide evidence that they will receive the support required to complete a practical portfolio in their workplace.

Supporting Documents

• Download: RSM Declaration Form IOFB
• Download: Supervisor Declaration Form IOFB  

• International applicants should contact the academic programme director for a full list of entry requirements.
• A list of FAQs for international applicants is available here.

• Next intake is September 2013.
  
• Applications should be submitted via the online application portal at www.ucd.ie/apply.

Programme Administrator

Academic Programme Coordinator

• For more information on course fees please visit the Fees & Grants Office website.
• Fees are correct at the time of writing and subject to change.