- Adhere to best practice in ultrasound through an increased awareness of professional guidelines and departmental protocols.
- Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of the indications for ultrasound examinations in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Effectively self-evaluate their performance in the clinical environment.
- Justify the contribution of ultrasound to the overall management of the patient in the first trimester.
- Perform early pregnancy ultrasound scans safely and competently.
- Reflect on current practices and apply an evidence-based approach to all aspects of ultrasound practice.
- Reflect on the social and ethical implications of professional issues using a patient centred approach.
- Report on scan findings in the clinical context and refer patients for a more detailed assessment when required.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
This Professional Certificate offers clinicians the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the management of early pregnancy. It aims to equip participants with a level of competence in ultrasound scanning that will enable them to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations, perform scans safely and competently, report on scan findings in the clinical context and know when to refer patients for a more detailed assessment
The Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Module may suit those who only have a clinical requirement for scanning in the first trimester.
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY41000 | Early Pregnancy Ultrasound | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 10 |
The provision of the majority of the lectures through an e-learning structure will allow participants to access lectures at home, at convenient times. There is a major emphasis on participants achieving a high level of expertise in clinical practice and participants will gain their clinical experience in their chosen hospital setting, which will allow them to negotiate the most suitable arrangements within each individual workplace.
To ensure this is achieved participants must undertake a clinical placement, under the guidance of a named clinical supervisor, and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 80 hours practicing clinical obstetric ultrasound while undertaking this programme.
Declaration Forms:
All applicants are required to download and complete the application and the declaration forms below. These forms must be signed by your clinical supervisor.
X734 Declaration of Clinical Placement
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
All applicants are required to download and complete this X734 Declaration of Clinical Placement. The form must be signed by your clinical supervisor.
Successful applicants will be required to attend a compulsory Study Day at UCD on Friday 24th January 2025.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Early Pregnancy Ultrasound:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X734 Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Professional Certificate Part-Time Commencing January 2026 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsOpens 01 Oct 2025 |
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