Clinical Measurement Physiology (Hons) Atlantic Technological University

Overview

These healthcare professionals perform diagnostics tests for patients, reporting and acting on the outcomes and being part of the interdisciplinary team treating patients. This degree was developed in collaboration with the professional body for Clinical Measurement Physiologists, the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology.

This Clinical Measurement Physiology (Hons) degree at the Atlantic Technological University is structured to build a foundation in core science subjects before developing a detailed understanding of subjects, topics and skills required to be a practising Clinical Measurement Physiologist within the health service in Ireland or abroad. Theoretical learning will be underpinned by practical labs and healthcare based clinical placements.

Career:

Graduates can take up employment as a Clinical Measurement Physiologist. Clinical Measurement Physiologists are healthcare professionals working directly with patients performing, reporting and acting on diagnostic tests and investigations. Some Clinical Measurement Physiologists work in invasive areas such as operating theatres. Most of this work is hospital based but there are increasing opportunities to work in the community with the development of community based diagnostic hubs.