Micro-credential and Professional Development Courses
At the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, a variety of contemporary practice focused professional development and micro-credential courses 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.
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.
The application portal for modules running in Semester One 2026, is now open.
Micro-credential Modules
Details of modules offered by the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health can be found on the Faculty of Science and Health Micro-credential webpage
Delivered at Children's Health Ireland in collaboration with DCU
Caring for Children with an Inherited Metabolic Disorder (NUR1228)
This module is designed to increase theoretical knowledge base of nurses and allied health and social care professionals to provide care for children and young people with an Inherited Metabolic Disorder in both acute and community settings. Further information and application details are available in the course summary.
Children's Neuroscience Care (NUR1109)
This module is designed to increase the theoretical knowledge base of healthcare practitioners who care for children with neuromedical/neurosurgical needs in both acute and community settings. Further information and application details are available in the course summary.
Care of Children with Renal Disease (NUR1094)
This module will further the student’s practical knowledge and skills in the nursing care and management of children and families affected by renal disease in childhood. Students will gain an insight and deeper understanding of renal disease in childhood including topics such as underlying pathology, treatment modalities, nursing management and current research. Further information and application details are available in the course summary.
Care of Children and Adolescents with Diabetes (NUR1108)
This module is designed to increase the theoretical knowledge base of nurses who care for children and adolescents with all forms of diabetes mellitus and their families. Further information and application details are available in the course summary.
Care of Children with Airway Dysfunction (NUR1104)
Please check back in Mid-May for an update on this module for academic year 2025/2026