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Referring for Radiological Procedures (Physiotherapists)

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

Duration:
4 Months
Attendance:
Part-Time
Delivery:
Blended
NFQ Level:
9 (10 credits)
Level:
Graduate Taught
Award:
Professional Certificate
Next Intake:
January
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

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The Professional Certificate in physiotherapist referral for radiological procedures provides CORU registered physiotherapists with the requisite knowledge, skill, and competence to refer for radiological procedures safely and effectively in accordance with legal and professional regulatory frameworks and standards. Facilitating appropriately trained physiotherapists to refer people for radiological procedures will result in fewer steps in the care of patients who require diagnostics, improve patient experiences and optimise the expansion of healthcare service provision.

This is a 10 ECTS* credit, level 9 NFQ** award which involves both theoretical and practical instruction followed by competency assessment. The programme is delivered using blended learning over a single trimester with start dates in September, January and May. The programme is delivered primarily by lecturers from the UCD School of Medicine in collaboration with national experts in referral.

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.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 RDGY41830 Referring for radiology Autumn and Spring (separate)  10

ProfCert Referring for Radiological Procedures (Physiotherapists) (XA27) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 1210
nonEU    fee per year - € 1210

***Fees are subject to change

Entry requirements


  • Must be a qualified physiotherapist registered with CORU

  • Minimum experience: 5 years post qualification

  • Have written confirmation of the existence of a Local Implementation Group (LIG) to support clinical governance arrangements

  • Have written confirmation of the name and signature of the designated clinical supervisor. A supervisor must be a Registered Medical practitioner at, minimum, Registrar or Consultant level
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


CORU registered physiotherapists with a clinical need to refer people for radiological procedures. Applicants must confirm relevant local governance structures are in place prior to application, including the support of a named clinical supervisor who will provide teaching, learning and competency assessment in the clinical environment.




  • Applicants should also upload a completed Declaration Form, as part of the application including signatures from each of the listed stakeholders. 

  • CORU Registration certificate

  • Funding Letter/ Confirmation (if sponsored)



For Janaury intake, an in-person mandatory Study Day will be held on Friday, 30th Janaury 2026 in UCD.



Application deadline is 22nd December 2025.




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