
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham
Critical Care Scientist, NISTAR, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Critical care is a high technology area and utilises applied science. What defines a Critical Care Scientist (CCS) as a unique professional is, the combination of equipment management, patient/technology interface and training of other professionals. Rebecca as a healthcare scientist requires a significant depth and breadth of knowledge. Her primary role is to provide the scientific and technological services and solutions to support organ function and maintain life.
With the patient’s life being dependent upon the application of science, Rebecca utilises monitoring and diagnostic procedures, including Point of Care Testing, plus organ support technologies and therapies, to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions, including trauma and multi organ failure. This is further underpinned by the bedside training and supervision of staff in the use, application and the management of the technologies that are required during a life-threatening event.
Rebecca is responsible for the supply, efficacy, quality assurance and application of critical care technologies. This includes the introduction of new technology, which leads to improved quality of care for critically ill patients at all levels of dependency. Rebecca may be employed in any location where a patient requiring critical care is to be found, this includes the Intensive Care Unit, Operating Theatres, MRI, CT, Emergency Department and in areas of physiological extremes or stress.
Rebecca holds a BSc in Biomedical Science and a PhD in Physiology from Queens University Belfast. She is a member of “The Society of Critical Care Technologies.” The Society is an active member of the Academy for Healthcare Sciences (AHCS) and the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS); representing Critical Care Scientists in the provision of educational, professional pathways and developing standards of best practice.
IACR 2023 Carer’s Bursary €300
Apply for funding towards additional costs of care while attending conference. Five Bursaries Available.
Registration/ Membership for IACR 2023
Registration for the 59th Annual Conference in the Radisson Blu hotel, Athlone is Now Open.
EACR Membership is Included
The IACR is an affiliated national society and its members benefit from full membership of the EACR.
Biomedical Session Abstracts
Deadline: Midnight, Friday, 20th January 2023
Please note:
- Patrick Johnston Lay submission category is now closed
- Late Breaking Abstracts submitted to the Biomedical Sessions will be considered for Display Poster Presentation.
Social Nursing and Allied Health (SNAH) Abstracts
Deadline: Midnight, Monday, 9th January 2023
SNAH abstract submissions will remain open until Monday 9th January.
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