Overview

Application Deadline:  4 June 2013

• To discuss professional issues relating to the description, classification and ramifications of pain 
• To examine the different sectors of patients/clients, service providers and models of service, and their differing needs
• To source, critically appraise and synthesise the most up-to-date research in pain
• To develop advanced level assessment and identification of appropriate treatment techniques/approaches and strategies in the management of pain
• To integrate research knowledge with clinical expertise and patient preference to establish the means of providing cost-effective, high quality clinical service in this specialist area

Contact us

PG Cert Administrator
Clinical Therapies
Health Sciences Building
University of Limerick
Email: ctpgcert@ul.ie
Tel: + 353 61 234301

Graduate Profile

• To enable the student to adopt an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of pain
• To provide the student with an advanced level of knowledge and clinical reasoning ability about pain

Programme Content

Student must take PY5021 Evidence Based Practice plus 2 other modules of their choice.
In the event of low numbers of registrations on a particular module, your options will be discussed with you by the Course Director.

Spring Semester
PY5021* Evidence Based Practice; PY502/OT5001 Independent Learning Module; OT5012 Ageing, Health & Society

Autumn Semester
PY5041 Pain Management, PY5022/OT5001 Independent Learning Module; OT5001 Exercise and Occupation for Health; PY5051 Advances In Rheumatology

*core module

Programme Structure
3 modules to be completed within one academic year, including one compulsory core module. Students may select 3 modules in one semester if modules are available.

ECTS credits: 30

Every effort will be made to provide a flexible schedule. This may include day, evenings, weekends and/or use of online and distance learning resources. This can be discussed with the Course Director.

Entry Requirements

Who can apply
Healthcare clinicians with a professionally and academically accredited BSc Hons (or equivalent) in a health profession

What to Include with your Application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates 
• English language qualification if English is not your first language 
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English. 
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
• Module Preference Form

Further Information

For more information, including deadline for applying, see our websites
www.physiotherapy.ul.ie
www.occupationaltherapy.ul.ie
www.slt.ul.ie

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – composite score 7.5 and not less than 7 in any one component
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.