Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2023
250. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays with the accreditation of cardio physiologists who require certification of their training to be approved by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology; the knock-on effects this is having on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9280/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, many professions employed in the health service are not subject to statutory regulation, and this includes Clinical Measurement Physiologists.
At present, eligibility criteria for posts within the HSE and HSE-funded services are approved by the HSE’s National Director of HR in consultation with stakeholders and with regard to recruitment challenges, skill-mix, and continuing professional development. Accreditation of education programmes by professional representative bodies is a matter for the professional bodies and education institutions involved. Internationally qualified Clinical Measurement Physiologists who wish to work in Ireland can apply for recognition of their qualifications through the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science.
As this question relates to a service matter rather than a regulation matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
