This course is targeted primarily towards:

• Radiographers
• Radiation therapists

Course description

The UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science is pleased to offer this professional module in IV administration for Radiographers. More 600 students have now successfully completed this module, and we continue to adapt it to meet the needs of students and the clinical healthcare environment.

Two days of student attendance at UCD are required.

This short course provides an appropriate theoretical background for Radiographers and Radiation Therapists undertaking intravenous administration in an imaging department. In conjunction with a supervised schedule of administered injections, the course facilitates the development of practical competence in intravenous administration.

Course structure

The course comprises five elements, each of which must be completed in order to be awarded the associated module credits.

1. Taught lectures
2. Practical demonstrations on IV arms
3. Student-led recommendations on amendments to their departmental IV protocol
4. Submission of record of clinical practice
5. Submission written piece of coursework

The module has been approved by UCD as Master’s level at 10 ECTS, and this equates to 20 IIRRT (Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy) CPD points.

Module material

The module material is arranged in thirteen sections as follows:

Useful information

• All candidates study intravenous agents used for x-ray and CT examinations.
• Students will then choose to attend a lecture on either RNI / PET or MRI agents.
• Further aspects of practical administration such as using automatic injectors, dealing with adverse incidents, delegation of prescribing responsibilities, and administration protocols are all included.
• A practical training session with IV radiographer trainers will take place during the two taught days.

Why is there an assessment?

• This module carries 10 ECTS at Masters level.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate they have developed an appropriate knowledge base.
• Attendance is required for both days of the course.
• There will also be a formative assessment throughout the course and whilst it does not contribute to the final grade it must be successfully completed.

The end of module assessment will be based on the following.

1. Submission of written course work (60%),
2. A copy of the departmental IV protocol together with a brief outline (500 words) of proposed changes or amendments (40%),

Note: A completed and signed Record of Clinical Practice, documenting 40 injections under supervision must be submitted.

Attendance at UCD

Students will be required to attend at UCD for two full days: 4th and 5th April 2013. The provisional lecture schedule is as follows:

April 4th 2013

April 5th 2013

Entry criteria

• The module is open to radiographers and radiation therapists.
• Candidates are required to arrange for a suitably qualified supervisor to oversee their clinical experience [radiologist, physician, IV qualified radiographer, or equivalent].
• All candidates must have access to a broadband internet connection to study and engage with the online material. A dial-up facility will not be sufficent.
• All students must check in on Blackboard (the UCD online learning hub) regularly.
• Students are required to attend UCD on the Thursday 4th and on Friday 5th April 2013

• 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.

How to apply - getting started

• Go to http://www.ucd.ie/apply/ Please read instructions.
• In programme Choice choose “Occasional Life Sciences CE03.”
• When you reach “Please choose a module from the following list:” select RDGY 40890 IV Cannulation and Administration from there.
• 60 applications will be accepted

Enrollment

• On acceptance students that have not paid on-line, will be sent out a Bank Giro which they must fill in to pay for the course.
• Please note students may also pay online using the SIS Student Web. If you have any difficulty accessing the SIS Student Web, please e-mail studentdesk@ucd.ie and include your name and student number with your message
• Students are can enroll for the course on-line at http://www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb/

To access the SIS web you will need:

1. A PC with web access to the web;Your student number (this will be printed on the top right of your Bank Giro);
2. Your PIN – your initial PIN is set to your date of birth in the format ddmmyy (6 digit) unless previously changed.

Confirmation

• Log onto SIS Student Web via UCD Connect (on http://www.ucd.ie site)
• Click onto “My Records” tab. Click on “Login to Secure area”. If you have problems or questions concerning UCD Connect, please contact IT Services on 01 716 2700 or at www.ucd.ie/itservices.
• Continue through the enrolment process, your course is called Competence in Intravenous Administration (RDGY40890).
• Please check your home and term address and other personal information by selecting the appropriate links on the personal menu page within SIS web.
• Please note students may also pay online using the SIS Student Web.

Programme Administrator

Ms. Anne Hegarty
Diagnostic Imaging Programme Office
Health Sciences Centre
UCD Belfield
Dublin 4
T: + 353 1 716 6545
F:  + 353 1 716 6547
E: diagnostic.imaging@ucd.ie

Academic Programme Director

Dr. Michaela Davis
School of Medicine & Medical Science
Health Sciences Centre
UCD Belfield
Dublin 4
E: michaela.davis@ucd.ie

• 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.