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.
Expressions of interest for intake in academic year 2025-2026 can now be submitted by completing this expression of interest form. We will contact you by email once modules open to application.
Micro-credential Modules
We are currently accepting Expressions of Interest for the following Micro-credential Modules, and will be in contact once applications for intake 2025-2026 are open.
Surgical Skills for Healthcare Practitioners (NUR1121, Level 9 Micro-credential)
All applicants must be employed in a clinical environment that affords them the requisite learning opportunities to satisfy module assessment requirements, applicants must indicate their clinical base at the point of application and successful applicants will be required to provide a completed Engagement Agreement, which will be requested post-application.
This module will introduce participants to the core skills needed to perform minor surgical procedures in a variety of healthcare settings. Further information and application procedure is available in the course summary.
Person-centred Dementia Champions (NUR1105, Level 8 Micro-credential)
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 (NUR1186, Level 9 Micro-credential)
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.
Contemporary Issues in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (HEA1036)
The module is suitable to individuals from across different disciplines, including, but not limited to health and social care professionals, educationalists, youth workers, Garda Siochana and related areas such as those working in community, voluntary and non-governmental organisations. Further information is available in the course summary.
Trauma Informed Practice in Health and Social Care (HEA1033, Level 9)
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 (NUR1195). Delivered at The Sanctuary, Stanhope Street in collaboration with DCU
Further information is available in the course summary.
Palliative and End-of-Care Life (NUR1140)
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.
Adult Physical Assessment and Intervention (NUR1142)
This module will develop students knowledge and skills in history taking and advanced clinical assessment, including observation, physical examination techniques and detecting clinical deterioration. Further information is available in the course summary
Delivered at Children's Health Ireland in collaboration with DCU
Children's Neuroscience Care (NUR1109)
This module will run in Semester Two of academic year 2024-2025. 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.
Applications for 2024/2025 have closed for this module.
Care of Children with Renal Disease (NUR1094)
This module will run in Semester Two of academic year 2024-2025. 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.
Applications for 2024/2025 have closed for this module.
Care of Children and Adolescents with Diabetes (NUR1108)
This module will NOT run in academic year 2024-2025
Care of Children with Airway Dysfunction (NUR1104)
This module will NOT run in academic year 2024-2025