Safety Planning and Risk Management in Mental Health Care - Module NS6172

Course Details

Course Code(s):

NS6172

Available:

Part-Time

Intake:

Spring

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):

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

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

Brief Description

Risk assessment and safety planning are essential in modern mental health care. In this 12 week, NFQ Level 9 micro-credential, you’ll enhance your existing nursing or midwifery skills with a focus on risk management, safety planning, and therapeutic interventions.

Our module focuses on a recovery-based approach to care, equipping you with the knowledge to critically evaluate risk assessment tools, lead complex care management, and apply evidence-based strategies in clinical settings.

This module is associated with the Nursing 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:

Learn how to assess risk, develop safety plans, and apply crisis intervention strategies using a recovery-based approach.
Find out how to critically evaluate risk management approaches and therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practice.
Master the principles of person-centered care, balancing safety with positive risk-taking while considering the role of service users and families.
Discover how to apply your learning through a blended format, with three in-person/on-campus days and online activities.

Key Information:

Delivered through a combination of in-person teaching and online sessions over the course of the semester.

This course is assessed through different coursework methods to be submitted online.

Part-time considerations:

Designed for working professionals
Evening or recorded lectures
Additional prep and group work time
Timetable provided after registration

To help you to be successful on this course:

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline.
You must be a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Guidelines for your applications:

When applying, be sure to include the Module Code NS6172. 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 - €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

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This module will enable health professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of safety planning and risk management in Mental Health Care.

This module will provide participants with the opportunity to develop expert knowledge, skills and competence related to complex care management issues in accordance with best practice guidelines and policy.

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