UCD has a growing portfolio of micro-credentials for healthcare professionals, designed to fit around busy clinical schedules. UCD micro-credentials are an exciting new innovation developed and delivered by UCD’s world-class academic faculty. Learners will have the opportunity to upskill in highly-specialised areas with short, flexible, industry-aligned courses that are fully accredited.
Other Courses
Excellence in Education
We deliver other educational offerings based on feedback and educational best practice and healthcare professional requirements. Education is constantly evolving and we adapt our course offerings to address market needs. Below you can find more details on a range of course offering catering for different levels and audiences including, Microcredentials, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Level 6 Certificate.
Our mission is to become the career-long first choice partner in education and training for healthcare professionals in Ireland.
We offer an extensive portfolio of graduate taught and graduate research programmes as well as a succession of occasional lectures, seminars and specialist symposia. Many of these educational offerings support continuing professional development, are available online for distance learning or are designed to fit around the busy clinical schedule.
Our programmes are designed for consultant and non-consultant hospital doctors, general practitioners, radiographers, advanced paramedics, research nurses, clinical research associates and biomedical scientists.
Explore Our CPD Offerings
Our CPD programmes are designed to suit today’s healthcare professional. They have been created for delivery online and on campus. Educational offerings range from traditional face-to-face study days, to online courses and online stand-alone lectures. All are devised to support continuing professional development and all are priced individually.
Our CPD offerings are displayed below, grouped, for your convenience, by theme. Simply click on any of the titles to find out more and discover something to suit your needs.
The system brings online CPD offerings to your desktop alongside easy registration for upcoming CPD events. We hope you find them of relevance and professionally beneficial, and always welcome your suggestions for further development.
Overview
This CT Academy is aimed at Radiographers who have not yet completed formal postgraduate studies in Computed Tomography (CT) but have either undergone ‘in-house’ training in CT, or have an interest in training or specialising in CT.
Course Features
- Explore current and recent developments in CT technology
- Review the fundamentals of operating parameters and CT image quality
- Explore practical considerations in radiation protection and dose reduction
- Review cross-sectional anatomy and routine clinical protocols
- Sessions delivered by experts in the field
- Certificate of completion
Course Fees
Fees: €300 - two day course, light lunch included.
Booking Form
To book your place , choose CT Academy from the list below.
Please note that full payment in advance is required to complete the booking.
Contact Us
Informal Enquiries:
Anna Matuszak
School of Medicine
Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging Section
Introduction to MRI
This course is aimed at radiographers/registrars beginning their training in MRI. It may also be beneficial for MR radiographers who may require a refresher course to update their knowledge and skills.
It will provide a foundation for basic MRI physical principles and clinical applications, leading to an informed selection and manipulation of pulse sequences. It will deliver theoretical clinical knowledge to aid competency in the field of MRI. The course will be delivered by UCD academic staff.
Course Features
Session 1:
- The basics of MRI Safety
- Basic Principle of MRI
- MRI of the Knee
- MRI of the Liver
Session 2:
- Overview of Pulse Sentences
- MRI of the Cervix
- MRI of the Rectum
- Case Review & Image Viewing
UCD School of Medicine MRI CPD Event 2025
Booking form:
Course Cost
Booking Options:
- Single Sessions: €70
- 2 Sessions: €120
Contact Us
For informal enquiries:
| Academic Coordinator | Administration |
| Andrea Cradock |
UCD Radiography & Diagnostic Imaging |