CareerFit CourseFinderClinical Measurement Physiology - Sligo
- Course code
- SG_SCLIN_Q09
- QQI level
- Level 9
- NFQ type
- Level 9 NFQ
- Duration
- 2 years part-time, blended delivery. Study Hours The three placement semesters will be supported by a practice placement educator in the hospital site and online lectures and tutorials. On-Campus Attendance One semester is based in ATU Sligo and the other three semesters on hospital based clinical placements at various locations. These placements will be supported by a practice placement educator in the hospital site and online lectures and tutorials.
- Attendance
- Blended
- CAO points
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Course summary
The aim of this programme is to allow people, with a related undergraduate degree, to gain the qualification, skills and competencies to enter the healthcare work force as a Clinical Measurement Physiologist – performing diagnostics tests for patients, reporting and acting on the outcomes and being part of the interdisciplinary team treating patients. This course was developed in collaboration with the professional body for Clinical Measurement Physiologists, the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science.
There is a strong emphasis on students learning to adopt a patient-centred and professional approach. Key skills acquired will be the ability to deliver valid clinical diagnostic data to colleagues and patients, broad clinical knowledge, critical thinking and research skills.