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University College Dublin: Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Medicine |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
With an ageing population, the use of DXA examinations to detect signs of osteoporotic changes will play a pivotal role in diagnosis of this condition and support recommendations on its management. DXA examinations are extremely operator dependent and very sensitive to discrepancies in technique. Accurate and consistent DXA images that are reproducible are the cornerstone of a reliable DXA service.
Targeted towards health care professionals currently involved in the everyday practice and interpretation of DXA scanning.
Material is delivered via online lectures, providing a flexible approach to accommodate busy health care professionals and clinical site planning.
This course will lead participants from basic to advanced practice in DXA, delivered by experts in the field.
Professional Certificate
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This course is directed towards healthcare professionals currently involved in the acquisition of DXA scans, or those who wish to gain theoretical knowledge in scanner technology and scan acquisition. It may also be suitable for referring clinicians and those who report on DXA scans to gain a better understanding of the modality and how results are generated. Applicants must: Hold a primary degree in healthcare e.g. medicine, radiography, physiotherapy, nursing or equivalent. Have access to computing facilities and reliable internet access as all learning content is made available through an online learning platform. |
Fees
| EU | 1050 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 2600 Euros for per year |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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