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Prof Cathal Breen's Qualifications (6)

Sustainability in Healthcare
Postgraduate Certificate

Status Complete
Part Time No
Years 2025
Project Description xplore how to build resilience to climate change with this free CPD Short Course in Sustainable Healthcare from RCSI School of Population Health.

Our health is closely linked to the environment. However, climate change is the most significant health threat humanity faces, prompting global health professionals to confront its effects.

Despite the principle of 'do no harm,' healthcare contributes significantly to environmental damage, with estimates indicating that healthcare is responsible for five to seven percent of global environmental harm (Healthcare without Harm, 2019).

Build resilience and develop strategies for implementing sustainable healthcare practices in your fields. Become a force for positive change in healthcare, contributing to enhanced patient care and organisational success.

This course is delivered through an array of diverse and engaging media formats, including interactive videos, quizzes, and tailored activities, the course material is both accessible and engaging. Each module has been crafted by industry experts, ensuring that the content is not only relevant but also rooted in real-world applications.

It is fully self-paced, asynchronous, on-demand learning experience, ideal for busy professionals seeking flexibility. You will not be required to attend live sessions, ensuring flexibility for your schedule.
Awarding Institution ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND

Beginners guide to generative AI
Other Qualification

Status Complete
Part Time Yes
Years 2024
Awarding Institution Edinburgh Napier University

PhD
Doctorate

Status Complete
Years 2016 - 2017
Project Title An Investigation of Novel ECG Interpretation Techniques to Influence the Pedagogy of this Clinical Skill
Project Description This thesis presents the Author’s work of novel 12 lead ECG interpretation pedagogies, which includes an overview of methods and principles that have been identified in the acquisition and maintenance of expert performance within ECG interpretation and the development and testing of a clinical decision support system for the acquisition and maintenance of ECG interpretation competence. The work described in this thesis was conducted between 2009 to 2017
Awarding Institution University of Ulster

Scientific Training Programme Cardiac Science Academy of Healthcare Science
Master's Degree

Status Complete
Years 2014

Higher Education and Practice
Postgraduate Certificate

Status Complete
Years 2008 - 2009
Awarding Institution University of Ulster

Clinical Physiology
Bachelor's Degree

Status Complete
Years 1997 - 2001
Awarding Institution University of Ulster