Perinatal Bereavement and Loss - Module NS6122

Course Details

Course Code(s):

NS6122

Available:

Part-Time

Intake:

Spring

Course Start Date:

Spring 2026

Duration:

One Semester (12 Weeks)

Award:

University Certificate of Study

Faculty: Education and Health Sciences

Course Type: Professional/Flexible

Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nm@ul.ie

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for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

Supporting families through pregnancy loss and perinatal death requires empathy, confidence and specialist knowledge. This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential is designed for midwives and other healthcare professionals who want to provide sensitive, evidence-based care in times of profound grief.

You’ll explore theories of grief, communication techniques for supporting bereaved parents, and approaches to delivering compassionate care in line with national standards. The module also covers professional resilience and the impact of perinatal death on healthcare providers.

Whether you work in maternity, neonatal, or community settings, this module will help you strengthen your practice and provide meaningful, person-centred support to families experiencing perinatal loss.

This module is associated with Nursing - MSc, and Perinatal Mental Health - MSc. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

During this module, you will:

Gain a deeper understanding of perinatal grief, including the emotional and cultural factors that shape a family’s experience of loss.
Develop communication and relational care skills to support bereaved families through complex and emotional situations.
Learn how to provide evidence-based, compassionate care aligned with the National Standards for Bereavement Care Following Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Death.
Build your own professional resilience and explore the emotional impact of this work on healthcare providers.

Key Information:

This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format over 12 weeks.

You will be assessed using continuous online assessment with no final exam.

Part-time considerations:  
Designed for working professionals  
Additional prep and group work time  
Timetable provided after registration

To help you to be successful on this course:

You must hold a recognised health-related professional qualification
You must be a registered with a relevant Irish professional statutory body, e.g., NIMBI, CORU, PHECC.

Guidelines for your applications:

When applying, be sure to include the Module Code NS6122. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment numbers.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.

EU - €800

Non EU - €1,500

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).

Other funding

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This micro-credential is relevant to the following sectors and careers:

Midwives, nurses and allied health professionals working in maternity, neonatal, gynaecological and community care settings.
Professionals involved in perinatal palliative care or bereavement services.
Healthcare providers seeking to enhance their ability to deliver compassionate, person-centred care during and after pregnancy loss.
Clinicians aiming to build confidence in supporting parents and families through grief and fostering team resilience in emotionally demanding environments.

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