Women's Health Specialist 1 - NUR1138
Module code: NUR1138
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
The module aims to provide students with evidence-based knowledge and skills specific to normal female anatomy and physiology from menarche to menopause and post-menopause. The module will equip students with knowledge relevant to the practice of ambulatory gynaecology in a variety of healthcare settings (Sláintecare and National Maternity Strategy). Students will be given the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge to practice during the clinical practicum associated with the module. During the module students will develop an individual ePortfolio which they can use as a resource and add to throughout their career.
Who should apply?
Registered nurses and midwives.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Demonstrate a systematic higher level of understanding of the female anatomy and physiology including endocrinology as it relates to the lifespan from menarche to menopause and beyond
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Demonstrate and critically appraise the integration of knowledge related to the gynaecological disorders that affect women’s health across their lifespan
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Critically appraise and justify the research approaches/findings to the interventions applied to the area of specialist practice
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Critically explore and appraise the importance and effective, comprehensive person-centred history-taking
Online delivery
Online delivery over a 12-week semester.
Entry requirements
Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates will generally hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline.
In addition, candidates must:
- be currently registered in one of the following four divisions of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI: General Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing or Children’s Nursing.
- have a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, which should be 12 months full-time experience OR 24 months at minimum of 19.5 FTE.
- Applicants must be employed for a minimum of 19.5 hours per week or 0.5 FTE.
In line with DCU’s (2019) Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, candidates who do not have the appropriate level of academic attainment for direct entry may apply for access via the Recognition of Prior Learning process (RPL). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL.
Prior learning may be formal accredited learning or experiential/uncertified learning which includes the knowledge, skills and personal qualities acquired through life, work experience and study which are not formally attested. Prospective students may apply through the RPL route if they meet one or more of the following entry 4 requirements:
- Relevant learning, qualifications and experience within their RPL application
- Holding a position or role related to health or social care, health and social inclusion promotion, or a related area
- Holding an appointment or professional position in the domain
- Professional qualifications in the domain, with clear articulation of intention to progress to work in the domain
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.