Dublin Certificate in Evidence Based Joint Injection Spring 2027

Overview of the course

Through blended learning this module aims to:

• Provide evidence-based recommendations around the principles, practice, and techniques for joint and soft tissue injection therapies for people with rheumatic musculoskeletal disease (RMD)
• Prepare participants to expand their skills base with respect to the use of injection therapies for people with RMD
• Advise participants to work within their respective scope of practice when administering prescribed injection therapies
• Emphasise a person centred approach to healthcare delivery

This module is intended as an educational resource and does not constitute an assessment of clinical competence.

How will I learn

This course will adopt a blended learning approach over a period of 9 weeks.
In-person classes will take place in the Education & Research Centre at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services in Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.
There will be 3 in-person days. These dates are provisional and will run from 9am to 2.30pm:

• Day 1:     Monday 15 February 2027
• Day 2:     Monday 8 March 2027
• Day 3:     Monday 12 April 2027

In addition, there are:

• 5 Online sessions, which are self-directed learning units that take 2 hours each
• 1 Reading week

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