Non-National Qualifications

Q. How do I get my qualification validated?

A. All radiographers who have gained their radiographic qualification outside the Republic of Ireland must individually apply to the Minister for Health and Children to have their qualifications validated before taking up employment in Ireland. This is a requirement under EU law (EU Directive 89/48).

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CHECKLIST: 

1. You must complete ALL of the following and send them to the address below

Diagnostic Radiographers

  Diagnostic Radiographers Form A [click here] - Fully completed, dated and signed

  Diagnostic Radiographers Form B [click here] - Fully Completed dated and signed

Radiation Therapists

Radiation Therapists Form A [click here] - Fully completed, dated and signed

Radiation Therapists Form B [click here] - Fully Completed dated and signed

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2..  A copy of proof of Citizenship in your home country i.e. Birth certificate, or Passport

3. Validated copy of original Diploma/Degree, 

4. An academic record of your education in radiogrpahy, this can be obtained form the educational institute where you studied. 

5.  Documentation to indicate that the qualification entitles the applicant to practice as a radiographer in the country where the qualifications were gained.

6. if appropriate - Marriage certificate. This is required to verify any change of name.

7. Additional information - Should the applicant have additional information they think is relevant, a list only of the information should be included. Note: Should the Review Board require the additional information, they will request it to be forwarded.

8. A cheque drawn down in an Irish bank, for 100Euro and made payable to the Irish Institute of Radiography.

9. All non - EU citizens must also hold a valid work visa.
Application must be made in the first instance to: -

Annette Lyons
Professional Education,
Health and Social Care Professionals,
HR Directorate,
HSE,
Merlin Park
Galway

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Tel:   091 775094

 Q. What are the steps in the validation process?

A. 1. The application will be checked by the National Validation Project (NVP) Office and sent to the Radiographers Qualification Review Board (RQRB) if complete. Note: If an application is incomplete the application will be returned to the applicant.

2. A letter of acknowledgement will be sent to the applicant by the NVP office with a reference number.

Following assessment:

3. The NVP office will be notified of the outcome of the validation review by the RQRB.

4. The Department of Health and Children will inform the applicant of the outcome of their validation application.

The Minister for Health, who is the Competent Authority, has recognised the Irish Institute of Radiography (IIRRT) as the professional advisory body. It is the IIRRT who actually looks at these qualifications and makes recommendations to the Minister.