Professional Development Modules and Micro-credentials
At the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, a variety of contemporary practice focused modules and micro-credenitials have been developed to respond to the educational needs of nurses and other healthcare professionals. Some are in partnership with healthcare institutions, the HSE and both statutory and voluntary sector organisations.
We use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to ensure these modules are an enjoyable educational experience for participants. All are supported by our online learning environment Loop which facilitates student learning during modules.
These modules are available nationally or within DCU and can run specifically for services on request.
The School welcomes the opportunity to develop new modules that address the ever-changing education needs of the health care sector.
A micro-credential is proof of the learning outcomes that a learner has acquired following a short learning experience. These learning outcomes are assessed against transparent standards in line with the National Framework for Qualifications. DCU Micro-Credentials are defined by eight characteristics, Short, Relevant, Collaborative, Flexible, Learner Centred, Stackable, and Quality Assured.
Person-centred Dementia Champions (NS466 - Level 8)
Deadline for applications is 5.00 pm, Friday 23rd June 2023
This module takes a person centred approach and covers a number of core themes in dementia care from the assessment of memory problems and early interventions, care in the community and palliative approaches to dementia. Further information is available in the course summary.
Surgical Skills for Healthcare Practitioners (NS5057 - Level 9)
Please check back in early June for an update on this module.
This module will introduce participants to the core skills needed to perform minor surgical procedures in a variety of healthcare settings.
Further information is available in the course summary.
Person-centred Dementia Champions (NS466 - Level 8)
Applications will close 5.00 pm, Friday 23rd June
This module takes a person centred approach and covers a number of core themes in dementia care from the assessment of memory problems and early interventions, care in the community and palliative approaches to dementia. Further information is available in the course summary.
Person-centred Approaches to Dementia Care 1 (NS568 - Level 9)
Applications will close 5.00 pm, Friday 23rd June
This module takes a person centred approach and covers a number of core themes in dementia care from the assessment of memory problems and early interventions, care in the community and palliative approaches to dementia. Further information is available in the course summary.
Trauma Informed Practice in Health and Social Care (NS5106 - Level 9)
Applications will close 5.00 pm, Friday 11th August 2023
This course is aimed at practitioners who are working in environments where trauma has an impact on the people and communities they work with and on workers themselves. Further information is available in the course summary.
Mindfulness and Compassion Based Professional Practice (NS4040- Level 9). Delivered at The Sanctuary, Stanhope Street in collaboration with DCU
Applications will close at 5.00 pm, Monday 17th July 2023.
Further information is available in the course summary.
Palliative and End-of-Care Life (NS5127 - Level 9)
Applications will close at 5.00 pm, Friday 4th August 2023
This course is aimed at practitioners who interact with people with palliative care needs in all care settings. It covers core themes such as recognition and holistic assessment of palliative care needs, person centred approaches to management of symptoms, communication skills and ethical decision making. Further information is available in the course summary.
Surgical Skills for Healthcare Practitioners (NS5057 - Level 9)
Please check back again in June for an update on this module.
This module will introduce participants to the core skills needed to perform minor surgical procedures in a variety of healthcare settings. Further information is available in the course summary.
Post Covid Syndrome Rehabilitation (NS5104 - Level 9)
Please check back again in September 2023 for an update on this module for Semester 2, 2023/2024
This module will be delivered in collaboration with subject experts from acute and community medical, nursing and allied health professionals. Further information is available in the course summary
Chronic Skin Conditions (NS5077 - Level 9)
This module will NOT run in the next academic year 2023/2024
Further information is available in the course summary.
Delivered at Children's Health Ireland (Temple Street) in collaboration with DCU
Care of Children with Renal Disease (NS443)
This module will run in Semester 1, 2023/2024. Further details will be available early May 2023.
Care of Children & Adolescents with Diabetes (NS485)
This module will run in Semester 2, 2023/2024. Further details will be available September 2023
Children's Neuroscience Care (NS486)
This module will run in Semester 2, 2023/2024. Further details will be available September 2023
Nursing the Child with Airway Dysfunction (NS465)
This module will NOT run in the next academic year 2023/2024
Humanistic Approaches: Theory and Practice (NS5025)
Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches: Theory and Practice (NS584)
Integrative Psychotherapy (NS582)
Psychodynamic Approaches: Theory and Practice (NS572)
Systemic Approaches: Theory and Practice (NS585)
Research Inquiry: An Introduction to Psychotherapy Research (NS587)
Couples Therapy - An Integrative Approach (NS5017)
Psychosexual Integrative Practice (NS5036)
Professional Supervision Practice (NS622)
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available as a standalone module to current DCU Doctorate in Psychotherapy students only.
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Details of a Professional Diploma in Clinical Supervision (comprising of NS620 and NS622) can be found here.
Delivered in DCU in collaboration with the Dublin Region Homeless Agency (DRHA)
Effective Management in Homeless Services (NS462)
Module descriptors are available here
To apply email: science@dcu.ie
For Further Information Contact:
Yvonne Corcoran
T: 01 700 7160
E: yvonne.corcoran@dcu.ie