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Department of Applied Science<br />

LC268<br />

Code: LC268<br />

Programme Level: 7<br />

CAO Points 2016: 355<br />

Duration: 3 years<br />

Class Contact Hours: 24 hours per week<br />

Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick<br />

Minimum Entry Requirements:<br />

Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5<br />

O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate<br />

subjects, including Mathematics and<br />

English or Irish.<br />

QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature<br />

Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry<br />

Requirements’ for further information.<br />

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION<br />

Contact: Mr. Patrick Leydon,<br />

Programme Leader<br />

Tel: 061 293000<br />

Email: patrick.leydon@lit.ie<br />

Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC268<br />

AppliedScience<strong>LIT</strong><br />

Medical Technology<br />

Bachelor of Science<br />

What is the programme about?<br />

The healthcare industry in Ireland and internationally is growing exponentially and the use of sophisticated<br />

medical technology and instrumentation has created a demand for specialized, well trained graduates in the<br />

emerging field of Medical Technology. The overall purpose of the programme is to provide students with the<br />

opportunity to pursue a multidisciplinary programme of study and meet the growing demand for technologists<br />

with specialist skills in Medical Technology.<br />

This programme will allow the student to combine a broad knowledge of science, medical, electrical/electronic<br />

principles with the specific knowledge required for the applications of medical technology as an integral<br />

member of the healthcare team. Basic Emergency Medical training is also provided as part of the programme.<br />

You may also gain a parallel award as an accredited Emergency First Responder.<br />

Who is the programme suited to?<br />

This programme is designed for students who have a keen interest in science, technology and medicine and<br />

who wish to pursue successful careers in the dynamic and fast emerging field of Medical Technology. You will<br />

have small class sizes, dedicated lecturers, and gain hands-on experience of state of the art medical<br />

technologies as they are used in hospital, healthcare and industry settings.<br />

Modules<br />

Year 1: Cell & Molecular Biology, Applied Chemistry, Principles of Medical Care, Mathematics & Information<br />

Technology, Medical Physics, Electrical Engineering Principles, Introduction to Electronics.<br />

Year 2: Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Microbiology, Medical Technology &<br />

Clinical Applications I, Mathematics for Medical Technology, Medical Instrumentation & Calibration, Medical<br />

Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Drawing (CAD).<br />

Year 3: Medical Management & Emergency Care (Elective 1) Medical Technology Project (Elective 2),<br />

Medical Technology and Clinical Applications 2, Quality Assurance, Validation and Statistics, Automation &<br />

Information Systems for Medical Technology, HMI & SCADA, On-site Placement & Portfolio.<br />

What can I do after the programme?<br />

The programme content has been carefully developed in conjunction with medical and industrial partners to<br />

develop a specific skill set relevant to employment in Medical Technology support roles. The programme offers<br />

you excellent employment opportunities and career prospects in key areas within the healthcare sector<br />

including Hospitals and other Healthcare Providers, in addition to industry roles in medical equipment<br />

manufacture, service, sales and distribution.<br />

Graduates may progress to the one year add-on Level 8 Honours Degree in Medical Technology. Graduates<br />

(with Year 3, Elective 1 module) will also be eligible to undertake the external examinations of the Pre-Hospital<br />

Emergency Care Council and become an accredited Emergency Medical Technician.<br />

> 74 Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019

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