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University College Dublin: Suspected Physical Abuse

Institution University College Dublin View institution profile
Department UCD School of Medicine
Web www.ucd.ie/global
Email internationalenquiries@ucd.ie
Telephone +353 1 716 8500
Study type Taught

Summary

This course has been designed specifically for health and social care professionals with the relevant skills and knowledge that will enable them to understand the varied presentations of Suspected Physical Abuse. This programme delivers a combination of teaching and learning methods to suit full-time professional practitioners.

Demonstrate a detailed professional knowledge from a professional’s perspective of their role relating to Suspected Physical Abuse in paediatric patients.

Debate current research and practice within a forensic setting, highlighting the value of each professional’s contribution.

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the impact this may have on the radiographer when imaging paediatric patients with suspected in Suspected Physical Abuse.

Demonstrate a detailed professional knowledge from a professional’s perspective of the legal concepts and processes that underpin factors associated with Suspected Physical Abuse.

Apply current research and practice within a forensic setting in relation to paediatric examination and care.

Demonstrate an ability to recognise the psychological and physical capabilities of patients presenting with suspected Suspected Physical Abuse and the importance of appropriate response strategies to their individual needs.

Critically reflect upon their own current practice and their role in a forensic setting.

Develop professional competencies by integrating clinical skills with theoretical clinical knowledge to enhance their applied research and communication skills within the topic area and the material explored.

Demonstrate an ability to source and critically analyse relevant literature.

Professional Certificate

Why UCD?

University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. 

Rankings

  • UCD has now moved up to 118th globally overall
  • 49th in Sustainability globally, 1st in Ireland
  • Four subjects ranked in the top-50 globally are Veterinary Science (33), Petroleum Engineering (34), English Language & Literature (41), and Nursing (44).
  • There were nine subjects at UCD also ranked between 51 -100 by QS, these were Agriculture & Forestry; Anatomy and Physiology; Archaeology; History; Library Management; Performing Arts; Philosophy; Social Policy and Administration; and Sports Related Subject

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