RCPI Certificate in Traffic Medicine - 13 November 2015

13 November 2015

The National Programme Office for Traffic Medicine (NPOTM), a joint initiative between the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has developed a Certificate in Traffic Medicine for doctors and other healthcare professionals.

The course is delivered in a blended learning format which consists of a number of online modules, a one day workshop and a multiple choice examination.  The course will introduce participants to the concepts of traffic medicine, the philosophy of driver behaviour and will give them a knowledge and understanding of a thorough assessment of fitness to drive.

Certificate in Traffic Medicine

Online Modules and Blended Learning Workshop

This course aims to prepare you to effectively assess a patient or client's fitness to drive in your own clinical setting and aid you in participating in complex decision-making as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Date  of Workshop

Friday, 13 November 2015

Time of Workshop

09.30 -18.00

Venue

Online: RCPI Moodle, Workshop: RCPI, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

ü  Module One focuses on the theoretical concepts and ideas and can be completed at your convenience at any time online. Completion of Module One is mandatory prior to attending the workshop.

ü  Module Two, the one-day workshop, will focus on the practical skills and complex decisions involved in assessing medical fitness to drive. It will be integrated with case-based discussions and problem-solving sessions.

ü  Following completion of both Module One and Module Two your online assessment will become available.

Format

Online + 1 day workshop

Who can attend

This course is open to all doctors and healthcare professionals

 

The RSA has provided funding to reduce the cost of the course to participants to €400

CPD

14 points

When to Book

20/08/2015 - 13/11/2015