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Management
of Inherited Metabolic Disorders Course
The
Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders Course
is accreditated by Dublin
City University as a Stand-alone module.
The
module was developed by the Children's University
Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin in partnership
with the School of Nursing, Dublin City University.
This module has been developed for qualified nurses
who are registered with An Bord Altranais. It
will enable nurses to enhance, develop and extend
their knowledge and clinical experience in the
area of Inherited Metabolic Disorders. The module
will provide participants with a theoretical and
practical foundation of the context and concepts
of care of patients with Inherited Metabolic Disorders
and will enable the acquisition of the knowledge
base and practical experience necessary to prepare
for specialisation, expansion and advancement
in Inherited Metabolic Disorders nursing.
Lectures
are delivered by members of the Metabolic Multi-disciplinary
team, namely, Metabolic Consultants, Nursing Staff,
Dietetic Team, Pyschology, Social Work, Biochemistry
staff.
Lectures
include:
- The
Critically Ill Child: When does one suspect
a Metabolic Disorder?
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What are Metabolic Disorders?
-
Phenylketonuria
- Maple
Syrup Urine Disease
- Homocystinuria
- Galactosaemia
-
Urea Cycle Defects
-
Glutaric Aciduria Type 1
- Glucose
Metabolism
- Glycogen
Storage Disease Type 3
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Storage Disorders
- Mitochondrial
Disorders
- Dietary
Management of Specific Conditions
- The
role of the Psychologist in the Metabolic Team
- Psychology
related to Feeding
- Chronic
Illness-Impact on the Family
- Bereavement
and Crisis Management
- Radiological
Investigations
- Case
Study Presentations
This
course takes place in the School of Nursing; Children's
University Hospital, Temple Street and will be
run on an annual basis. The course will be advertised
in Irish Nursing Journals.
It has received Category 1 Course Approval from
An Bord Altranais.
The proposed intake will be 10-15 students per
course.
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Registered with professional body (An Bord Altranais)
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1 year's relevant clinical experience.
- Currently
working in healthcare setting
For
Further Information Contact
Eilish O'Connell, CEF
Children's University Hospital,
Temple Street,
Dublin 1.
Email:
eilish.oconnell@cuh.ie
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