Application for Accreditation of Prior Learning

UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science Scoil an Leighis agus Eolaíocht an Leighis Diagnostic Imaging Iomháineas Fáithmheasta

Health Sciences Building Na hEolaíochtaí Sláinte University College Dublin An Coláiste Ollscoile, Báile Átha Cliath Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Belfield, Báile Átha Cliath 4, Éire

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UCD Taught Postgraduate CT Module Leading To MSc CT_X075 Advanced CT Imaging RDGY40840 2010

Application Form

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Portfolio of Evidence

Interested applicants must already hold a recognised Postgraduate qualification in CT in order to be eligible to apply for this module UCD Taught Postgraduate MSc Programme

Entry with Advanced Standing to Module leading to an MSc in CT

Application Form 2010

1. Personal Details & Contact Details Surname: First Name:

Surname at birth: Mother’s surname at birth: (if different) (for verification of ID) Date of birth: Gender: DD MM YY Male Female Term-time home address & telephone no: Employing Hospital contact address & work contact telephone number:

E-mail address for contact: Mobile telephone number for contact: 2. Professional Qualifications (Undergraduate and Graduate) Qualification(s) Classification Date Awarding Modules Studied Awarded Awarded Institution (Postgraduate level only)

- 2 - 3. UCD Academic Details Have you ever attended UCD before? Yes No If yes, please state dates. From To If yes, please record your student number here. Have you applied for any other programme in UCD this session? Yes No If yes, please give details.

4. Please give the name, address and e-mail address of one academic and one clinical referee below

8. Please provide evidence of a commitment from your Radiographic Services Manager that you will be allowed to spend a minimum of 7 weeks working in CT during the course of this module. This is a requirement of the module.

RSM Signature: Date:

9. Do you require special facilities due to a disability? If yes, please contact: Yes No Access offices, Newman building, Belfield. 11. I certify that the information of this application form is correct & complete.

Student Signature: Date:

12. Please return this form by post as soon as possible but no later than by June 11th 2010 to:

Ms. Anne Hegarty, Senior Executive Assistant, Diagnostic Imaging Office, Room A2.23, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 01 - 716 6547 Telephone: 01 7166545

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APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING

PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE

FOR ADMISSION TO ADVANCED CT IMAGING MODULE (RDGY40840) OF MASTERS IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 2010

The Masters in CT (MSc CT) in University College Dublin (UCD) is a NQAI Level 9 qualification. The academic entry requirement for the Advanced CT Imaging module of the MSc CT (RDGY40840) requires the applicant to hold a Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent in CT. All applicants applying for admission to the above module of the MSc CT Programme are required to submit details of Prior Learning and Portfolio of Evidence in accordance with the guidelines as laid out in this document. Applicants must critically reflect on how their prior learning and clinical experience to date has prepared them to undertake this module.

Interested applicants who have not completed their Postgraduate Diploma in UCD must also submit the following documents in addition to the Portfolio of Evidence:

 An official transcript of results from the institution that awarded your Postgraduate qualification (CT) to you. Each University has its own process for applying for transcripts and you are advised to consult your University for this information.  A formal syllabus of your CT course which includes topics covered, texts and references, learning outcomes and assessment and grading criteria. This syllabus must be obtained by you from the institution that awarded the CT Postgraduate qualification. This syllabus must then be sent in to Ms Anne Hegarty, Diagnostic Imaging, UCD.  Prospective students are advised to apply immediately to the University where they undertook their Postgraduate course in CT to get a copy of their CT documents as this can sometimes be a lengthy process. Prospective students who do not receive their course documents or transcripts by June 11th 2010 are advised to send in the Application form and Portfolio on its own by the above date and to send the transcripts and course documentation to Diagnostic Imaging, UCD as soon as possible.

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Portfolio of Evidence

Section One: General education

Professional education

- 5 - Employment history

Evidence of continuing professional development which is ongoing and consistent (summary)

- 6 - CT Information including:

Number of years’ clinical experience working in CT

Throughput of the CT Imaging suite – how many CT examinations per annum?

Range & type of studies carried out in your CT department

- 7 - Section Two: This section requires that the applicant critically reflects on the scope of their clinical experience in CT and continuous professional development to date and how it has prepared them to undertake this module. The heading for this section are:

 Personal and professional development;  Organisation and management skills;  Competence in clinical Research and/or teaching;  Other supporting evidence that you consider relevant.

This section of the portfolio should contain no more than 1000 words. Applicants can refer to courses, conferences, study days, project work in the clinical setting or research to demonstrate how they have advanced their professional and clinical skills in relation to CT scanning. Evidence of attendance of courses, conferences or study days must be included.

- 8 - - 9 - - 10 - I certify that the information contained within this Portfolio of Evidence is correct & complete.

Student Signature: Date:

Please return this form by post as soon as possible but no later than by June 11th 2010 to:

Ms. Anne Hegarty, Senior Executive Assistant, Diagnostic Imaging Office, Room A2.23, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 01 - 716 6547 Telephone: 01 7166545

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