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During this module, you will:  

• Strengthen your understanding of the nurse’s role in planning, monitoring, coordinating, and managing care of individuals experiencing respiratory health conditions 

• Gain expertise in a range of therapeutic approaches for managing both acute and chronic respiratory care as well as medication management 

• Learn to deliver and evaluate respiratory interventions such as oxygen therapy, nebuliser use, non-invasive ventilation, and pulmonary rehabilitation 

• Develop leadership skills within multidisciplinary respiratory teams while building confidence in providing person-centred care that supports self-management and optimising wellbeing 

Key Information:

This micro-credential will be delivered using a blended approach over 12 weeks. 

Students are expected to attend 6 on-campus sessions (face-to-face) and engage with 6 online sessions. Full attendance is required for all on campus days of the module 

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 (2:2) in Nursing and Midwifery or show evidence of recognised prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the University and School of Nursing and Midwifery. 

• You must be working as a registered nurse for at least a year. 

• You must be 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 NS6102. 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 micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:   

This micro-credential aims to provide nurses at specialist or advanced practice levels with the knowledge and skills to lead, organise and deliver therapeutic interventions, underpinned by evidence-based best practice.