Professional Diploma Respiratory Medicine

Course details

This part-time course runs sequentially over two semesters, with successful completion of coursework and examinations leading to the award of a Professional Diploma in Respiratory Medicine.

Assessment is by multiple choice questions (MCQ), projects, presentations, and practical examinations. There will also be continual assessment throughout the course

Modules

•  The modules include lectures, computer lab teaching sessions, presentations given by each candidate to the group, group discussions, and home study of written and electronic media
• This programme comprises four modules which are directed at areas of respiratory medicine of particular relevance to primary care and care in the community.
• This programme comprises four modules which are directed at areas of respiratory medicine of particular relevance to primary care and care in the community.
• Disease entities are dealt with from the point of view of overlap between the Hospitals and the community service.
• The role of the primary care team in early diagnosis, preventative approaches and early initiation of appropriate treatment will be a major focus.
• Core modules are paediatric respiratory and allergic disorders, airways diseases including cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and sleep related disorders and parenchymal lung diseases and lung infection/tuberculosis