This module will provide an understanding of the principles of accident investigation and the approaches taken to investigating accidents in the workplace.

University of Limerick

Healthcare Education and Research

Healthcare and Medicine

This module will provide an understanding of the principles of accident investigation and the approaches taken to investigating accidents in the workplace.

Accident Investigation

Globally, there is an increasing trend in the prevalence of cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic disease which places a considerable burden on healthcare systems. Engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviours such as regular physical activity or a balanced diet can help to reduce the risk of developing these chronic non-communicable diseases. However, most adults are insufficiently active and the rates of obesity are rising across countries. Thus, understanding how to support people to successfully change their behaviour is becoming increasingly important for healthcare professionals in dealing with this key public health challenge. The Advancing Healthcare: Behaviour Change Principles for Healthy Living micro-credential has been developed to provide healthcare professionals with an understanding of how to apply the science of behaviour change to facilitate individuals to initiate and sustain healthy lifestyle behaviours. This micro-credential will enable learners to recognise the factors that influence behaviour, and how they can use behaviour change theories and techniques to develop interventions focused at the individual and group levels. Learner will also develop knowledge of the communication skills needed to support client behaviour change and recognise how technology can be used to facilitate healthy lifestyles.

University College Dublin

Globally, there is an increasing trend in the prevalence of cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic disease which places a considerable burden on healthcare systems. Engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviours such as

ADVANCING HEALTHCARE: BEHAVIOUR CHANGE PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Regular physical activity is integral for our health and is considered one of the most modifiable risk factors of chronic non-communicable disease (NCD). To combat the current trend of inactivity and the prevalence of chronic disease, essential knowledge of the principles behind physical activity promotion and exercise prescription and their associated health benefits is required among practicing healthcare professionals (HCPs). Equally important is understanding how to implement these lifestyle changes in a sustainable manner to empower individuals to adopt active lives. The Advancing Healthcare: Exercise Prescription micro-credential is designed to upskill HCPs in their understanding of safe, effective, evidence-based exercise prescription. This includes understanding when the prescription of exercise is safe and appropriate, and identifying when medical reviews are necessary for individuals deemed at risk of having an adverse experience from physically exercising. The micro-credential will prepare learners to conduct screening, risk stratification, and appropriate health and functional assessments prior to creating evidence-based exercise programmes. It will also outline referral pathways to quality, safe, and effective supervised exercise opportunities for individuals living with established NCD.

Regular physical activity is integral for our health and is considered one of the most modifiable risk factors of chronic non-communicable disease (NCD). To combat the current trend of inactivity

ADVANCING HEALTHCARE: EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

Nutrition is fundamental to our physical and mental health, and wellbeing. The Advancing Healthcare: Optimising Nutrition micro-credential will introduce healthcare professionals (HCPS) to key, evidenced-based, nutrition concepts across the lifespan. It will enhance knowledge and ability to provide safe, basic nutritional advice and awareness about screening and referrals in situations requiring more specialist interventions. In Ireland, it is estimated that one quarter of the population are affected by cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disease, with two thirds of the population living with overweight or obesity. Globally, a poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for preventable diseases. Most non-nutrition HCPs will come into contact with individuals and groups requiring guidance on optimal nutrition and/or cases requiring clinical nutrition input. HCPs will also play a key role in implementing and embedding integrated care programmes across the health services. This micro-credential will allow the learner to advance their knowledge of nutritional care to complement other approaches in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease and their complications. The learner will also develop skills that can support individuals to make meaningful dietary changes in their lives.

Nutrition is fundamental to our physical and mental health, and wellbeing. The Advancing Healthcare: Optimising Nutrition micro-credential will introduce healthcare professionals (HCPS) to key, evidenced-based, nutrition concepts across the lifespan.

ADVANCING HEALTHCARE: OPTIMISING NUTRITION

Food allergens can pose a significant health risk to the consumer. The spectrum of food allergens has expanded over the past decade with an increasing population presenting with food intolerance and allergic reaction. Allergens can contaminate food product and the production environment at and any stage from preparation to storage and/or distribution and hence the food chain.This module will examine the classification of allergens in food, the physiological effects of allergens in the body and the spectrum of response, the legislation and control measures that should be taken to protect the consumer, identification of allergens in foods and the development of products formulated with specific dietary requirement, and with product development that considers more sustainable non-allergenic ingredients.

Technological University Dublin

Food allergens can pose a significant health risk to the consumer. The spectrum of food allergens has expanded over the past decade with an increasing population presenting with food intolerance

Allergen Management and Control

In a modern economy the cost of accidents in terms of injury to workers and productivity to employers is high. Health and safety systems are implemented to reduce the incidence of accidents and unsafe practices. Behaviour Based Safety targets changes in worker behaviour as a means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. This module will provide an understanding of the principles and application of behaviour-based safety in the context of more effectively managing workplace health and safety.

In a modern economy the cost of accidents in terms of injury to workers and productivity to employers is high. Health and safety systems are implemented to reduce the incidence

Behaviour Based Safety

This course provides specialist knowledge for interpreting in healthcare settings. The purpose of this micro-credential course is to upskill people who interpret, advocate or mediate for refugees and migrants, as well as clinicians and healthcare managers/planners.The course focuses on the role of an interpreter in a healthcare setting and the specifics of the Irish health care system with attention to refugee and migrants' entitlements to healthcare. The importance of doctor-patient communication will be covered with a focus on the role of interpreters to support communication between them. Interpreter wellbeing will also be discussed.It is the first micro-credential in a package of multiple micro-credentials that we aim to develop, which will be stackable towards a graduate diploma in healthcare interpreting.

This course provides specialist knowledge for interpreting in healthcare settings. The purpose of this micro-credential course is to upskill people who interpret, advocate or mediate for refugees and migrants, as

Communication and Interpreting the Irish Healthcare System

Concussion awareness is rightly gaining more attention within the media; but, do you feel equipped with the knowledge of how to deal with concussion if you, your players or friends receive a concussion? This micro-credential is designed for those involved in amateur sports who want to learn more about concussion, what warning signs to watch out for, how to spot it and how to help a player in the post concussion phase.This micro-credential has input from a number of expert speakers in the field and is also designed for people who may not have a medical or scientific background.

Concussion awareness is rightly gaining more attention within the media; but, do you feel equipped with the knowledge of how to deal with concussion if you, your players or friends

CONCUSSION: AN OVERVIEW IN AMATEUR SPORTS

This module explores the application of the settings approach to health promotion for young people in educational settings.

Mental Health 

This module explores the application of the settings approach to health promotion for young people in educational settings.

Promoting Youth Health in Educational Settings

This module offers an insight of the human body, focusing in particular on its form (Anatomy) and function (Physiology). Anatomy is the science of body structures and their relationship to each other. Originally this information was discovered by clinical dissection of cadavers and nowadays this knowledge has been enhanced by modern imaging techniques such as MRI. Physiology is the study of the function of each of these anatomical structures, in essence how each body part works. Its elucidation followed many years of scientific inquiry including experimentation, clinical examination, and an understanding of pathology (disease).

This module offers an insight of the human body, focusing in particular on its form (Anatomy) and function (Physiology). Anatomy is the science of body structures and their relationship to

Human Anatomy & Physiology

This module addresses the promotion of positive mental health, sexual health and the prevention of substance misuse.

This module addresses the promotion of positive mental health, sexual health and the prevention of substance misuse.

Mental Health Promotion

This module is based upon the World Health Organisation’s Healthy Workplace Model.

This module is based upon the World Health Organisation’s Healthy Workplace Model.

Promoting Health in the Workplace

The module introduces students to the relationship between behaviours and health, particular focus is on the areas of nutrition, physical activity, smoking, sexual health and substance use.

The module introduces students to the relationship between behaviours and health, particular focus is on the areas of nutrition, physical activity, smoking, sexual health and substance use.

Promoting Healthy Behaviours

Promoting Health in Preschools, Schools and Colleges.

This micro-credential will introduce learners to the steps involved in producing an accredited training programme for persons with disability. As well as inputs on current and emerging national standards for the provision of services and training in the disability sector, learners will be required to engage with issues of quality assurance and the programme validation process pertinent to the national awarding body QQI. This course will also consider issues relating to the evaluation of programmes. There is an emphasis on workshops in the delivery of this micro-credential, where learners will have to opportunity to work on elements of programmes individually and/or in groups.

This micro-credential  will introduce learners to the steps involved in producing an accredited training programme for persons with disability. As well as inputs on current and emerging national standards for

Prof Cert in Person Centred Programme Development

The goal of this module is to provide an overview of medical engineering materials and their functional properties.Topics that will be covered include:Practical aspects of stress analysis and biomechanics in medical appliances and devices. 	Stability of design elements.	Aspects of component life, cost and reliability.	Review of the history of medical design device, fatigue behaviour of medical devices.	Wear and strength of medical devices.	Mechanical testing of medical devices.	Use of fatigue data, load and environment factors in design and selection.	Use of standards.	Bio-materials and life considerations.	Corrosion protection.	Safety and the work environment.	Testing and certification.	Medical device legislation and regulation.	Clinical use of devices and design constraint.	Case studies in design from Medical Device Industry.

The goal of this module is to provide an overview of medical engineering materials and their functional properties.Topics that will be covered include:Practical aspects of stress analysis and biomechanics in

Medical Device Design

Injuries are commonly sustained by people who participate in sport. Across sports, injuries are associated with significant participation loss, treatment costs, decreased team or individual performance, and long-term negative side-effects. The protection of player health and the prevention of sport-related injuries are key policy concerns of many national governing bodies of sport. Considering this, it is essential that all stakeholders (e.g., players, coaches, etc ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â¬ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â¦) have a fundamental understanding of sports injuries, as well as their treatment and prevention.This micro-credential is designed for those involved in amateur sports who want to learn more about the fundamentals of sports injuries. This micro-credential will receive input from several expert speakers in the field and is also designed for people who may not have a medical or scientific background.

Primary and Community Care 

Injuries are commonly sustained by people who participate in sport. Across sports, injuries are associated with significant participation loss, treatment costs, decreased team or individual performance, and long-term negative side-effects.

SPORTS INJURIES: AN INTRODUCTION FOR AMATEUR SPORTS

This micro-credential will cover the significant physiological events that can occur throughout the female lifespan, from the teenager to post-menopause. It will provide an insight into the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postnatal and menopause discussing clinically applicable physiology and demands and how each stage impacts rehabilitation and exercise in the active female.This micro-credential is suitable for any healthcare professional or sports practitioner who works with active women. Suitable professions include: physiotherapists, athletic therapists, public health nurses, practice nurses and other specialist nurses or midwives, general practitioners, sport and exercise medicine physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic development coaches, exercise physiologists, Pilates instructors and coaches. Applications from international learners are also welcomed.

This micro-credential will cover the significant physiological events that can occur throughout the female lifespan, from the teenager to post-menopause. It will provide an insight into the menstrual cycle, pregnancy,

The Active Female: Through The Lifespan (HEA1059)

This micro-credential takes a person-centred approach and covers a number of core themes in dementia care from the assessment of memory problems and early interventions, care in the community and palliative approaches to dementia. The micro-credential focuses on skill development in several key therapeutic approaches and assessment strategies

This micro-credential takes a person-centred approach and covers a number of core themes in dementia care from the assessment of memory problems and early interventions, care in the community and

Person-Centred Approaches to Dementia Care (NUR1186)

This module is aimed at practitioners who are in regular contact with people who have palliative care needs such as those with chronic or life limiting illness. This module aims to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to identify and manage people’s palliative care needs from diagnosis of a chronic or life limiting illness to end-of-life care in a variety of healthcare settings.

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The module will be of interest to those working in primary, secondary and specialist areas, and aims to increase the students’ competence in delivering best practice palliative and end-of-life care.

Module content is underpinned by National Palliative Care policy and the Palliative Care Clinical Competency Framework. This module employs a blended learning experience with two full days in DCU and 12 weeks online education which includes lectures, interactive videos, workshops, and discussion forums.

The overall aim of the module is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to integrate a palliative care approach within their practice. The major module assessment involves the completion of a change management assignment. Therefore, students should seek the support of their manager for completing the module and be willing to consider their role as a palliative care champion within their own organisations subsequent to successful completion of the module.

This module is aimed at practitioners who are in regular contact with people who have palliative care needs such as those with chronic or life limiting illness. This module aims

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

This micro-credential presents and discusses advanced current concepts and practical skills relating to pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function and dysfunction within female sport and exercise. It will teach the learner how to enable their clients/patients to prevent, navigate, manage pelvic floor dysfunction (such as prolapse, hypertonic pelvic floor, incontinence etc) and related musculoskeletal complaints within a context of keeping physically active and achieving high performance in sport and exercise.This micro-credential is suitable for any healthcare professional or sports practitioner who works with active women. Suitable professions include: physiotherapists, athletic therapists, public health nurses, practice nurses and other specialist nurses or midwives, general practitioners, sport and exercise medicine physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic development coaches, exercise physiologists, Pilates instructors and coaches. Applications from international learners are also welcomed.

This micro-credential presents and discusses advanced current concepts and practical skills relating to pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function and dysfunction within female sport and exercise. It will teach the learner

The Active Female: Pelvic Floor Function and Dysfunction (TRE1015)

This micro-credential is aimed at practitioners who are working in contexts where trauma is impacting on the individuals and communities they serve. The course explores the nature, prevalence and impact of trauma, drawing on the latest theory and research in the field. Content includes, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment disruption, community adversity, intergenerational trauma, and the conditions necessary for healing and resilience. Through discussion, reflective journalling and critical praxis, practitioners will develop an understanding of people's lived experience through a trauma lens, and explore the implications for trauma-informed education, care, or service design within their organisations. With a strong grounding in mindful compassion, the micro-credential also supports practitioners to develop their own self-care strategies to help protect against vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.

Psychology 

Social and Behavioural Sciences

This micro-credential is aimed at practitioners who are working in contexts where trauma is impacting on the individuals and communities they serve. The course explores the nature, prevalence and impact

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN HUMAN SERVICE SETTINGS: A FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMME

The micro-credential provides learners with an in-depth and critical understanding of national and international legislation and evidence-based policy. The United NationÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability has heralded significant change for persons with disability and the manner in which they are supported to live a life of their choosing. This course explores how the Irish state has responded to the Convention through the introduction of new legislation, policy and practice.

The micro-credential provides learners with an in-depth and critical understanding of national and international legislation and evidence-based policy. The United NationÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢s Co

Prof Cert in Disability Policy and Legislation

This micro-credential provides an advanced perspective on cross-cutting and topical issues in disability. Learners are encouraged to reflect on models of disability, measurement of disability, intersectionality and disability, leadership within the disability sector and the lived experience of disability. This course is supported by guest lecturers with expertise by experience and profession.

This micro-credential provides an advanced perspective on cross-cutting and topical issues in disability. Learners are encouraged to reflect on models of disability, measurement of disability, intersectionality and disability, leadership within

Prof Cert in Advanced Disability Studies

This micro-credential is accredited by UCD and delivered by Callan Institute at Saint John of God Community Services for individuals who work in the disability field. This course runs over 10 weeks during the summer. Learners will be introduced to biological, psychological, social, and environmental approaches to understanding how disabled people and people experiencing disability navigate and respond to the world. Informed by a Human Rights-Based Approach, the Multi-Element Behaviour Support Framework will be covered. Learners will develop their competencies in working collaboratively with disabled people and people with disabilities to explore assessment, intervention, and support planning, along with implementation and evaluation techniques included in this Framework. Legality, ethics, risk, and decision-making are all explored in the context of relevant legislation and local, national, and international policies.

This micro-credential is accredited by UCD and delivered by the Callan Institute at St John of God for individuals who work in the disability field.  This course runs over 10

Prof Cert in Multielement Behaviour Support

Prof Cert in Multi-Element Behaviour Support

This micro-credential is accredited by UCD and delivered by Callan Institute at Saint John of God Community Services for individuals who work in the disability field. This course runs over 10 weeks during the summer. This course introduces theoretical debates, issues, narratives, concepts, and current constructs on identity, sexuality, mortality, and trauma for disabled people and people with disabilities. Identity formation is explored using a number of models to aid understanding which is then used to consider disability support and representation in society. A broad definition of sexuality informs current perspectives as they relate to the expression, support and celebration of sexuality and sexualities. Mortality, death and dying through a disability informed lens is explored.

Prof Cert in Identity, Sexuality and Mortality

The fundamental physics of radiation, and how it can be detected, has been key to many of the greatest medical and technological breakthroughs of the 20th century. X-ray imaging, carbon dating, agriculture, internet, and energy generation all utilise the key concepts covered in this course. This micro-credential aims to help learners develop an understanding of the basics of atomic structure and components of the atom, before delving into the many types of radioactive decay of atoms, the production of ionizing and nonionizing radiation, and how we measure radiation. The Radiation Physics and Detection micro-credential will be useful for anyone currently or planning to, work with radiation in the agricultural, medical, or aeronautical industries. The graduates of this course will hold a micro-credential, showing they hold an aptitude for the fundamentals of radiation physics and detection. This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time.

The fundamental physics of radiation, and how it can be detected, has been key to many of the greatest medical and technological breakthroughs of the 20th century. X-ray imaging, carbon

RADIATION PHYSICS AND DETECTION

Radiobiology and Dose Metrics covers various fields describing how radiation can impact the body, and how it can be detected. Appreciating radiation's danger is critical to understanding the value of many radiation safety measures and regulations. Given the important role of radiation in our daily lives, and in industry, Radiobiology and Dose Metrics provide important context to the applications of radiation and how the misuse of safety measures can have significant impacts on the body. Designed to be completed independently, in your own time, this micro-credential is for anyone currently working or looking to upskill for an industry that applies radiation such as; medicine, agriculture, engineering, security, archaeology, geology, or law enforcement. The graduates of this course will hold a micro-credential, showing they hold an aptitude for the fundamentals of radiobiology and dose metrics. Learners can expect a course developed by experts in the field of radiation safety, with up-to-date information in a fast-moving and highly regulated field.

Radiobiology and Dose Metrics covers various fields describing how radiation can impact the body, and how it can be detected. Appreciating radiation's danger is critical to understanding the value of

RADIOBIOLOGY AND DOSE METRICS

Radiation in the Workplace and Legislation covers how radiation is regulated within industry by Irish, European, and international legislation. This is a crucial aspect of working in any industry with radiation, which is constantly applied in the workplace. The Radiation in the Workplace and Legislation micro-credential will give you confidence when managing and ensuring regulations are followed. This flexible micro-credential is designed for anyone currently working or looking to upskill for an industry that applies radiation such as; medicine, agriculture, engineering, security, archaeology, geology, or law enforcement. Learners can expect a course developed by experts in the field of radiation safety, with up-to-date information in a fast-moving and highly regulated field.

Radiation in the Workplace and Legislation covers how radiation is regulated within industry by Irish, European, and international legislation. This is a crucial aspect of working in any industry with

RADIATION IN THE WORKPLACE AND LEGISLATION

Our skin is a crucial part of our health and others' perceptions of us. With many skin-related diseases, and a booming beauty industry, an enhanced understanding of the skin can contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation. Developed by experts from the Charles Institute of Dermatology, within the UCD School of Medicine, this micro-credential will introduce you to advanced skin anatomy and physiology, expanding your understanding of the functions and complexity of the body's largest organ. This micro-credential will introduce you to advanced skin anatomy and physiology, which will go a long way in expandingyour understanding of the functions and complexity of the body's largest organ.This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. We hope this mode of learning can empower potential students who may be working already in industry or working in part-time jobs with moving hours to be able to fit this course into their schedule. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons. This course is 2.5 ECTS and takes approx. 6 weeks to complete the lectures followed by an examination at a set date.

Our skin is a crucial part of our health and others' perceptions of us. With many skin-related diseases, and a booming beauty industry, an enhanced understanding of the skin can

SKIN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Historically hair has always been an important part of our individualism, which today is reflected by a large hair careindustry that can be easily observed in any cosmetic aisle, or by the presenceof high-end beauty companies focused on hair health. There are so many factorswhich determine the health of our hair, and many diseases which progress withdamaged hair or losing hair. Enhancing our understanding of the hair folliclecan contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation in industry. Thismicro-credential will introduce you to advanced hair anatomy and physiology.This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. This empowers learners to fit this course into their schedules. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons.This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. We hope this mode of learning can empower potential students who may be working already in industry or working in part-time jobs with moving hours to be able to fit this course into their schedule. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons. This course is 2.5 ECTS and takes approx. 6 weeks to complete the lectures followed by an examination at a set date.

Historically hair has always been an important part of our individualism, which today is reflected by a large hair careindustry that can be easily observed in any cosmetic aisle, or

HAIR FOLLICLE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

The micro-credential is designed to meet the digital skill needs of professionals in human services such as social work and social carework and those who manage such services. It aims to increase learners' awareness of the use of digital technologies in human services and then toincrease their ability to assess the benefits and challenges of implementingtechnology in human service work.Supported by a European and national policy agenda driving digitaltransformation, human services are increasingly delivered through technologiessuch as video conferencing and social media. This digital transformationrequires ongoing technical skill upgrading for all workers.For Human Service professionals and managers, it also requires newthinking on how to build and protect relationships in a digital environment. You will examine and assess technologies and software systems to enable better strategic decision-making in technology and systems choice forservice users while addressing legislative requirements and future demands inthis ever-growing discipline.

Social Work and Counselling 

Social Work and Welfare

The micro-credential is designed to meet the digital skill needs of professionals in human services such as social work and social carework and those who manage such services. It aims

Digital Technologies in Human Services

This micro-credential aims to equip candidates with the requisite knowledge, skills, attributes, and capabilities to meet the needs of patients who may require minor surgical skin procedures. It supports existing and expanding professional roles in practice. It provides an opportunity for accredited learning to assist in formal career advancement structures and requirements (where applicable) that may include expansion of existing practice. Topics Include:<ul><li>Patient assessment/treatment options</li><li>Lesion identification/management</li><li>Local anesthesia administration risks and management</li><ul><li> Wound/Sharp debridement</li> <li>Cryosurgery</li> <li>LARC</li></ul><li>Suturing - materials/techniques/wound closure</li><li>Punch biopsies &amp; curettage</li><li>Ellipse marking/excision</li><li>Deep dermal suturing &amp; wound closure</li><li>Abscesses/cyst/in-grown toenail management</li><li>Discharge advice/aftercare</li><li>Clinical Governance/Medico-legal aspects</li><li>Protocol development/audit</li></ul>

This micro-credential aims to equip candidates with the requisite knowledge, skills, attributes, and capabilities to meet the needs of patients who may require minor surgical skin procedures. It supports existing

Surgical Skills for Healthcare Practitioners (NUR1121)

This micro-credential will provide learners with advanced practically applicable skills to rehabilitate the dysfunctional female pelvic floor within the context of the whole body, and across a variety of sports and exercise types. Skills on how to support, maintain and adapt exercise in active females with dysfunctional pelvic floor will be taught. Sound rehabilitation principles that prevents pelvic floor dysfunction will also be discussed. This micro-credential will tailor content inclusive of all active females; from recreational to elite athletes and will include evidence-based content throughout.This micro-credential is suitable for any healthcare professional or sports practitioner who works with active women. Suitable professions include: physiotherapists, athletic therapists, public health nurses, practice nurses and other specialist nurses or midwives, general practitioners, sport and exercise medicine physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic development coaches, exercise physiologists, Pilates instructors and coaches. Applications from international learners are also welcomed.

This micro-credential will provide learners with advanced practically applicable skills to rehabilitate the dysfunctional female pelvic floor within the context of the whole body, and across a variety of sports

Rehabilitation of the Active Female and the Pelvic Floor (TRE1017)

In this module, students will critically explore contemporary and emerging trends in acute and community-based health and wellbeing care for children and adolescents with mental health issues. The module will enhance and develop students' theoretical knowledge and understanding of the skills necessary for the assessment and interdisciplinary care support for children and adolescents with a range of mental health issues across a variety of settings. Students will critically evaluate approaches that provide compassionate mental health care and consider innovative ways of developing ethical, culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, evidence-based practice.This module will appeal to all graduates, early and mid-career professionals who work with, or who aspire to work with children, young people, and their families in various capacities. The module is suitable to individuals from across different disciplines, including, but not limited to health and social care professionals, educationalists, youth workers, Garda Siochana and related areas such as those working in community, voluntary and non-governmental organisations.

In this module, students will critically explore contemporary and emerging trends in acute and community-based health and wellbeing care for children and adolescents with mental health issues. The module will

Contemporary Issues in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (HEA1036)

The aim of this module is to support advancement of clinical competence and knowledge related to Women’s Health. The module will focus on abnormal gynaecology relevant to the practice of ambulatory gynaecology in a variety of healthcare settings (Sláintecare and National Maternity Strategy). During the module students will develop an individual ePortfolio which they can use as a resource and add to throughout their career.

The aim of this module is to support advancement of clinical competence and knowledge related to Women’s Health. The module will focus on abnormal gynaecology relevant to the practice of

Women's Health Specialist 2 - NUR1139

Health and safety systems are laid out by regulation and are subject to national and international standards. Compliance auditing is standard practice in Ireland and the health and safety system must be integrated into an organisation's management systems to operate effectively. This module will provide an understanding of the principles of and approaches to integrating a health and safety management system into an organisation's existing suite of management systems.

Health and safety systems are laid out by regulation and are subject to national and international standards. Compliance auditing is standard practice in Ireland and the health and safety system

Health & Safety Management System Integration

Employers have a duty to ensure employees' safety, health, and welfare at work, as far as reasonably practicable. To prevent workplace injuries and ill-health, the employer must take certain actions. The responsibility of employers and the rights of workers are set out in legislation nationally and internationally. This module will provide an understanding of the key legislative instruments of Irish occupational health and safety legislation that apply to a selection of the main industrial sectors operating in Ireland.

Employers have a duty to ensure employees' safety, health, and welfare at work, as far as reasonably practicable. To prevent workplace injuries and ill-health, the employer must take certain actions.

Health & Safety: Legislative Context

The purpose of the module is to enable practitioners to advance their leadership capability and capacity in being an effective leader and manager within a complex healthcare practice environment. Managing and developing self and psychometrics tools, clinical leadership competencies, shared and collective leadership theory, policy and leadership development trends, organisational culture, leading teams, resilience, political awareness, and networking, influencing and broad scanning skills, health informatics, managing human and financial resources.

The purpose of the module is to enable practitioners to advance their leadership capability and capacity in being an effective leader and manager within a complex healthcare practice environment. Managing

Health Professional Leadership

The purpose of this module is to help students to learn about and develop an understanding of the social, political, ethical and personal context of the research process. The module focuses on clarifying and challenging the major assumptions underlying research paradigms, theories and methods. The module will provide students with an advanced understanding of the practical application, and the challenges and contribution of research to health care delivery. On completion of this module students will be prepared to plan a research study.

The purpose of this module is to help students to learn about and develop an understanding of the social, political, ethical and personal context of the research process. The module

Health Research Methods and Methodology

This Micro-Cred is focused on the design and innovation of products, service systems and human experiences to solve a variety of healthcare challenges. Through a practical, multidisciplinary approach you will learn by doing in the design studio. You will develop collaborative problem-solving skills and apply creative and human centred design processes to rapidly brainstorm, generate ideas, and build early prototypes to evaluate and communicate your solutions. You will be introduced to design and innovation methods and tools, sketching, drawing and prototyping for both physical and digital solutions.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Business and Management

This Micro-Cred is focused on the design and innovation of products, service systems and human experiences to solve a variety of healthcare challenges. Through a practical, multidisciplinary approach you will

Ideation and Representation

The overall aim of this interprofessional module is to provide learners with the theoretical basis for infection prevention and control practice and an understanding of the core principles of infection prevention and control applied to healthcare practice, across health and social care settings.Learners will critically explore principles and standards underpinning infection prevention and control practice. Working in accordance with national and international guidance this module will help learners to develop advanced infection prevention and control interventions for safe and effective health and social care practice and to critically explore the impact of these interventions on the prevention and management of healthcare associated infections. This module will help learners to develop clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills and to utilise evidence-based, specialised knowledge in care delivery.Learners will appreciate the value of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team approach to managing infection prevention and control strategies and clinical programmes. Cognisant of the importance of a multidisciplinary stakeholder approach to infection prevention and control education, the module provides specialist teaching, delivered in collaboration with health service partner organisations, including, University of Limerick Hospital Group and the Health Service Executive Mid-West Community Healthcare, CHO 3. *The module can be taken as a stand-alone/University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of the MSc in Infection Prevention and Control Leadership programme offered by the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. Students can take up to two modules without enrolling on a full programme of study and programme enrolment occurs each Aug/Sept*.Â

The overall aim of this interprofessional module is to provide learners with the theoretical basis for infection prevention and control practice and an understanding of the core principles of infection

Infection Prevention and Control in HealthCare

The purpose of this module is to examine the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by health care professionals to provide competent care in culturally appropriate ways for individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Opportunities to critically review factors that facilitate and hinder culturally competent practice are facilitated. Opportunities to critically examine approaches for developing cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural sensitivity and cultural competence in the delivery of health care, are also provided.

The purpose of this module is to examine the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by health care professionals to provide competent care in culturally appropriate ways for individuals from diverse

Intercultural Care

This module will support the educator training needs of busy health professionals both locally and internationally. This module aims to give participants the confidence and skills to develop plans for improvement or change and to take leadership initiative for such changes.

This module will support the educator training needs of busy health professionals both locally and internationally. This module aims to give participants the confidence and skills to develop plans for

Leadership in Health Professional Education

The aim of this interprofessional module is to provide learners with an opportunity to critically appraise and evaluate current infection prevention and control evidenced-based practice approaches, preparing learners to champion and lead infection prevention and control best practice in the workplace. Working in accordance with national and international guidance the module will provide the learner with requisite knowledge to support the development and implementation of infection prevention and control strategies and programmes, across a range of dynamic and evolving healthcare services. An understanding of the fundamental principles of infection prevention and control is desirable, as learners of this module will consolidate existing knowledge and skills. This module offers healthcare professionals from across healthcare settings, an opportunity to develop leadership and management capabilities in the field of infection prevention and control in the context of a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning. The module is delivered in collaboration with health service partner organisations and by clinically based subject matter experts demonstrating an inclusive, multidisciplinary, and interprofessional approach. *The module can be taken as a stand-alone/University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of the MSc in Infection Prevention and Control Leadership programme offered by the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. Students can take up to two modules without enrolling on a full programme of study and programme enrolment occurs each Aug/Sept*.

The aim of this interprofessional module is to provide learners with an opportunity to critically appraise and evaluate current infection prevention and control evidenced-based practice approaches, preparing learners to champion

Leading and Managing Infection Prevention and Control

The purpose of this module is to explore the evolving healthcare environment in providing a caring, person-centred approach, in leading and managing practice development. Understanding leadership is not a new phenomenon. It has been a feature of political agendas for years. However, it is only in the last century that an understanding of leadership has become of interest to medical and health service organisations. Leading and managing practices is a key feature of twenty-first century healthcare. The interdisciplinary requirements and demands of healthcare, the multiplicity of nursing and the inter-professional team, and supporting roles and increasing demands of healthcare such of an ageing population, and pandemics all mean the coordination of care is more complex now than it was at any time in the past. Â This module explores many facets of the leadership and management role and what these mean for nurses and other healthcare professions. With the necessity for learning to become competent in the delivery of nursing care, the need to increase an understanding and be able to function as a healthcare leader is fundamental to the identity of the twenty-first century healthcare professional.

The purpose of this module is to explore the evolving healthcare environment in providing a caring, person-centred approach, in leading and managing practice development. Understanding leadership is not a new

Leading and Managing Practice

Nurses/midwives are increasingly being recognised as key stakeholders within health service organisations. At specialist and advanced practice levels, nurses/midwives are expected to contribute to safe effective healthcare provision and promote quality care. This module explores the concept of quality and safety in healthcare in promoting quality patient outcomes.

Nurses/midwives are increasingly being recognised as key stakeholders within health service organisations. At specialist and advanced practice levels, nurses/midwives are expected to contribute to safe effective healthcare provision and promote

Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare

This module is designed to introduce you to Practice Based Inquiry, and how it can be used to identify questions in practice that can be developed into research questions and projects that seek solutions to challenges and issues within the care environment. Addressing a clinical problem through practice-based inquiry involves asking the right questions, in the right way, finding the best available evidence, and assessing what research evidence might be needed to guide future clinical care or service decisions.Â

This module is designed to introduce you to Practice Based Inquiry, and how it can be used to identify questions in practice that can be developed into research questions and

Theoretical Underpinnings of Practice Based inquiry

This module examines the theoretical foundations and application of therapeutic engagement and counselling. The module analyses a range of approaches in healthcare practice, such as cognitive and behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches to the therapeutic process and counselling. Particular attention is given to therapeutic engagement with specific client needs across the care continuum. This module will build on previous knowledge/skills to facilitate practitioners to use therapeutic engagement at specialist/ advanced levels in healthcare practice. Therapeutic engagement is an essential means through which healing and personal growth and development are achieved within nursing, midwifery and healthcare practice. Participants completing this module will improve the efficacy of their current practice through increased knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and its use in addressing maladaptive cognition and behaviour.

This module examines the theoretical foundations and application of therapeutic engagement and counselling. The module analyses a range of approaches in healthcare practice, such as cognitive and behavioural, humanistic, and

Healthcare Education and Research

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