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Course Details
Course Code(s):
NS6411
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Course Start Date:
Autumn
Duration:
One Semester (12 Weeks)
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty:
Education and Health Sciences
Course Type:
Professional/Flexible
Fees:
For Information on Fees, see section below.
Contact(s):
for more information or to be notified when applications are open.
Brief Description
Caring for older people is becoming more complex as populations age and care settings evolve. This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential is designed for registered nurses who want to deepen their understanding of gerontological nursing and deliver more responsive, person-centred care.
You will explore the theories of ageing and the ageing process, and how these relate to your practice. The module covers key gerontological nursing models, challenges like ageism, and tools for physical and psychosocial assessment. You will also consider gender, therapeutic relationships, and the importance of a biopsychosocial approach.
This micro-credential will help you build specialist skills to support older people more effectively in a range of clinical and community settings.
This module is associated with Nursing (Older Person) - MSc. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
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During this module, you will:
Explain the main theories of ageing and how they relate to gerontological nursing care
Examine l nursing models and apply them to real gerontological nursing care situations
Discuss the application of concepts of re-enablement and rehabilitation within gerontological nursing
Use assessment tools to support a person-centred, biopsychosocial approach to care
Develop knowledge and skills to provide evidence based holistic person-centred care across the health/ill health continuum
Use evidence based knowledge and skills to challenge ageism in gerontological care provision
Key Information
This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format over 12 weeks.
Part-time considerations:    
Designed for working professionals     
Both online and in-person lectures
Online and in-person activities and assessments   
Timetable provided after registration (typically 6 in-person days per semester)
To help you to be successful on this course:
- You must be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code NS6411. 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 number.
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 - €826
Non EU - €1,551
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
Find further information on funding and scholarships.
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Nursing roles in acute, residential or community settings that support older people
Progression to further study in gerontology nursing
Graduate and Professional Studies
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