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School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

Advanced Adult Physical Assesssment and Intervention NUR1142

Module code: NUR1142

NFQ level: 9

ECTS credits: 10

Commencing: September 2025

Cost: The fee for this module is €1,250.

The University does not refund application or registration fees for professional development courses, however, students can defer their registration to the next available sitting, except in the case of micro-credential courses where there is no availability for a deferred entry.

Closing date: August 30th 2025, or earlier if this course is oversubscribed.


Module aim

This module is accredited by DCU and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

This module will develop students knowledge and skills in history taking and advanced clinical assessment, including observation, physical examination techniques and detecting clinical deterioration. Students will advance their communication and interaction skills in all populations, including individuals with an intellectual disability and impaired cognition. They will develop their skills in multidisciplinary collaboration and trans-sectoral communication at the level of a specialist nurse. The advanced physical assessment components of this module will mainly focus on the four major systems e.g. cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological.

Who should apply?

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Learning Outcomes

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Online delivery

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Entry requirements

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Please Note: Applicants may not apply to take more than 30 credits of micro-credentials.

How to apply

For information on how to apply for this micro-credential, please visit our Application Guide.

Click on this link to apply via the DCU Application Portal.