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During this module, you will: 

• Explore sustainable wheelchair and seating provision from a human rights, health, and systems perspective across the life course. 

• Gain skills to understand user needs, evaluate provision processes, and apply appropriate service models in diverse care settings. 

• Learn how to evaluate research, apply sustainability measures, and support improvements in wheelchair provision across health and social care systems. 

• Strengthen your expertise for roles in health and social care or clinical engineering, or support progression to postgraduate study in assistive technology and health equity. 

Key Information

• It will be delivered online over 12 weeks. 

• You will be assessed through 1–2 continuous skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer and tutor with no final exam. 

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.  

• If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of substantial relevant work experience in the field of wheelchair or assistive technology provision.  

Guidelines for your applications: 

• When applying, be sure to include the Module Code PY5101. 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 - €2,586

Non-EU - €2,586

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 enhances graduate prospects in the following sectors and careers: 

• Wheelchair and seating provision leadership in health and social care 

• Clinical engineering and assistive technology service management 

• Community-based rehabilitation and disability support programmes 

• Progression to postgraduate study in assistive technology, health equity, or rehabilitation science