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Course Details
Course Code(s):
NS6101
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
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
Understanding how emotional, psychological and social factors affect health is central to person-centred care.
This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential is for nurses and midwives who want to deepen their knowledge of psychosocial care and assessment.
You’ll explore key theories and models, including cognitive, behavioural and strengths-based approaches, and learn how they inform recovery-focused practice.
You’ll also learn the principles behind interventions such as CBT, DBT and family work, along with the role of trauma-informed care, collaborative planning and professional boundaries.
Whether you work in mental health, acute or community care, this module will support your development as a reflective and responsive practitioner.
This module is associated with the Nursing (Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Care) - 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:
Learn about different models of psychosocial care, including recovery, strengths-based, and cognitive-behavioural approaches
Understand how assessment frameworks are used to explore a person’s mental, emotional and social needs
Explore how outcome measures are chosen and used to support care in mental health settings
Build awareness of ethics, professional boundaries and working in partnership with individuals and families
Key Information
This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format over 12 weeks.
Assessment will be based on a written case study assignment, which will account for 100% of your final grade.
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:
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 NS6101. 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 - €2,068
Non-EU - €2,068
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 is relevant to the following sectors and careers:
Nursing and midwifery roles in mental health, community or acute care settings
Roles supporting people with complex emotional or social needs across healthcare services
Practice development or service improvement roles with a focus on holistic care
Progression to further study in mental health or advanced nursing practice
Graduate and Professional Studies
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