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Continuing Professional Education Modules (CPE)
Continuing Professional Education Modules (CPE)
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery offers a number of continuing professional education modules, which are listed below. The modules are offered to support the adult and flexible learning needs of nurses and midwives and can be undertaken without registering for a full postgraduate nursing programme. Students can take up to two modules of study without enrolling on a full programme. Programme enrolment occurs each Aug/Sept and full programme fees apply.
Modules successfully completed by students have designated ECT credits and if students subsequently register for a postgraduate programme of which these modules are part of, they may apply to the University for exemptions for the completed modules and carry grades forward.
The modules listed below are offered on Tuesdays during Autumn and Spring semesters. You will need to contact the office in advance of each academic semester to inform that you are registered for a CPE module, and to receive details on schedules, times and location of when modules are taught.
To apply for a continuing professional education module, complete form and return to the Fees Office at the University of Limerick, with the appropriate fee. Some modules will only be offered when sufficient numbers of students are registered for those modules, per semester. For more detailed information on these modules please contact here.
- Download Application Form - Here or Word version Here (Module only link in Application Form) Please click Here for more information from the Graduate Professional Studies Office(GPS)
- Example of completed application form
- View Schedule of Dates for Postgraduate Students
- Cost of CPE Modules see UL fees here
- List of All our Continuing Professional Education Modules Brochure Graduate Office Information for Link-In Occassional Students
- More Information on Individual Modules contained in the University of Limerick Book Of Modules
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CPE Modules Spring Semester |
Module Code |
Credits |
Programme Start |
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Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare The interprofessional module introduces students to the core concepts of infection prevention and control in healthcare practice, across all health and social care settings. The module is designed to enable healthcare professionals to become champions of evidence-based infection prevention and control practice. The module provides specialist teaching, delivered in conjunction with health service partner organisations, including, University of Limerick Hospital Group and the Health Service Executive Mid-West Community Healthcare, CHO 3, demonstrating a contemporary and multidisciplinary approach to infection prevention and control education.
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NS6302
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9
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January
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Leading and Manageing Infection Prevention and Control This module will enable students to consolidate prior knowledge and skills and prepare for assuming a greater role in leading and managing infection prevention and control strategies. The purpose of the module is to provide students with an opportunity to critically appraise and evaluate current infection prevention and control practice approaches, whilst preparing to champion and lead infection prevention and control best practice in the workplace.
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NS6192
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9 |
January |
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This module examines dimensions of transcultural caring for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The module evaluates theories and models of transcultural nursing and midwifery. The provision of culturally sensitive care and cultural safety at specialist/advanced practice levels is appraised. |
NS6040 |
9 |
January |
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Managing and Co-Ordinating Perioperative Nursing This module focuses on key aspects of organising, co-ordinating and managing the patient experience in peri-operative settings. The module addresses key issues relating to interpersonal relationships among the multidisciplinary team. Particular attention is given to planned and emergency surgical care and the role of the peri-operative nurse. |
NS6082 |
9 |
January |
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Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare This module explores the concept of quality and safety in healthcare in promoting quality patient outcomes. At specialist and advanced practice levels, nurses are expected to contribute to safe effective healthcare provision and promote quality care |
NS6038 |
12 |
January |
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Psychosocial Interventions of Mental Health Care This module examines the application of theoretical models of psychosocial care in mental healthcare settings. The module emphasises the role of the nurse at specialist/advanced practice levels in designing, delivering and evaluating evidence-based psychosocial interventions, with particular focus on those with enduring mental health needs.
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NS6092 |
9 |
January |
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This module examines the theoretical foundations and application of therapeutic engagement and counselling. The module analyses a range of approaches in nursing/midwifery, 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 |
NS6042 |
9 |
January |
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Therapeutic Interventions in Dementia Care The purpose of this module is to provide the practitioner with the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise nursing people with dementia. Particular attention is given to attending to the physical, psychosocial, emotional needs of the patient emphasising the need for effective communication and the use of specific interventions and approaches. |
NS6062 |
9 |
January |
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Therapeutic Interventions in Palliative Care The module examines advancing roles in the application of palliative care perspectives in advanced assessment and management of total pain. Specific disease states and therapeutic interventions to alleviate symptoms across the continuum of a life-limiting illness are explored. Emphasis is placed on the significance of altered mobility, fatigue and rehabilitation in palliative care. Palliative care perspectives in death and dying are explored and critically evaluated.
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NS6072 |
9 |
January |
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Therapeutic Interventions in Respiratory Care This module focuses on the role of the nurse at specialist/advanced practice levels in relation to therapeutic interventions, including health promotion and rehabilitative strategies that support adults who have respiratory-related health problems. Nursing interventions and supports for the adult in the context of collaborative care arrangements and multidisciplinary practice are analysed. |
NS6102 |
9 |
Next intake Jan 2021 |
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Managing and Co-ordinating of Gerontology Care The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in the provision of rehabilitation nursing to the older person. Therapeutic nursing interventions encompass the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of rehabilitation nursing of the older person.
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NS6412 |
9 |
January |
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This module is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to organise, lead and deliver therapeutic interventions to support people with a tracheostomy and their family |
NS6202 |
9 |
Next intake January subject to numbers |
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Perinatal Bereavement and Loss The quality of perinatal bereavement care delivered during the parents grieving journey can have long-lasting consequences as it may have a significant impact in shaping their healing process and may directly influence how they cope following their baby’s death. This module supports midwives and other health care professionals to work more effectively with bereaved parents and their families experiencing perinatal loss. |
NS6122 |
9 |
January |
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Health Promotion in Healthcare Practice Nurses are required to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion activities in practice, to promote health and illness prevention in an integrated way across the continuum of care. This module evaluates the theoretical underpinnings of health promotion in nursing/midwifery. The application of the philosophies and principles of health promotion in nursing/midwifery practice is emphasised. |
NS6502 |
9 |
January |
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Safety Planning and Risk Management in Healthcare This module addresses contemporary mental healthcare policy and practice, where risk assessment and safety planning are integral components of a recovery based approach to care. Participants will be afforded the opportunity to develop expert knowledge, skills and competence related to complex care management issues in accordance with best practice guidelines and policy. |
NS6172 |
9 |
January |
Contact Details:
Department of Nursing and Midwifery
Health Sciences Building
University of Limerick.
Telephone: +353-61-202271
Email: nm@ul.ie
Website: www.ul.ie/nm
