Advanced Clinical Practice - Postgraduate Certificate Programme content
Enhance your professional knowledge and clinical expertise with a flexible part-time course that suits your practice needs.
Key information
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration
One year
Attendance
Full-time or Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Start date
September
Award
Postgraduate Certificate
Key information
- Complete part-time over one year or full-time over one semester.
- Blended Delivery – online and on campus.
- Modules listed with an (O) have previously been delivered online and may be available in future semesters, subject to confirmation. Remaining modules are delivered on campus.
- Students take modules totalling 30 ECTS credits during the programme. One core module of 12 ECTS and additional modules from the elective listing.
- ECTS is a standard system across Europe for measuring learning achievements. ECTS credits for each module are listed below.
- Designed for working professionals.
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters for part-time students. Full-time students can complete during the autumn semester.
- You will graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential.
- Can be used to complete 30 credits towards MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice or Master of Professional Practice (MPP)
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures and workshops.
- Reflective practice and guided research.
- Regular feedback from faculty.
Places on some modules are limited. Module availability is subject to change.
O = online delivery
+ = limited places on module, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis
Programme content
Core module
- Evidence Based Practice (PY5021) (O) 12 ECTS equips students with the skills and knowledge to adopt evidence-based practice (EBP).
Electives
- Principles of Primary and Community Care (M) (NS6034) 9 ECTS explores the principles of primary and community care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Leading and Managing Practice (M) (NS6035) 9 ECTS explores many facets of the leadership and management role and what they mean for nurses and other healthcare professions.
- Project Management in Practice (MN6041) 6 ECTS provides the knowledge, skills and understanding to apply project management principles, tools and techniques to deliver value to the organisation.
- Social Influence and Attitude Change (O) (PS6171) 6 ECTS explores applicability of social influence and attitude change strategies to specific social contexts.
- Independent Learning Module 3 (O) (PY5022) 9 ECTS allows students to explore discrete projects that answer or address challenges or needs in their clinical practice under the guidance of an academic.
- Lean Thinking / Lean Tools 1 (O) (AU5041) 6 ECTS + explores the concepts behind the Lean tools, and examines the various elements involved in effectively using these tools to support the organisation's Lean transformation.
- Applied Positive Psychology (SS6161) 9 ECTS explores the scientific study of wellbeing and optimal human functioning for individuals, groups, communities and organisations.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Electives
- Intercultural Care (M) (NS6040) 9 ECTS examines knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide competent care in culturally appropriate ways.
- Qualitative Research in Methods in Psychology (PS6042) 6 ECTS introduces students to qualitative methods generally and to a range of specific qualitative methods.
- Independent Learning Module 3 (O) (PY5022) 9 ECTS allows students to explore discrete projects that answer or address challenges or needs in their clinical practice.
- Applied Behaviour Change (O) (CT6102) 9 ECTS explores health behaviour change theories from psychology and develop students' skills to evaluate existing interventions and develop their own.
- Promoting Quality & Safety in Healthcare (NS6038) 12 ECTS explores the concept of quality and safety in healthcare in promoting quality patient outcomes.
- Research Methods (O) (CT5031) 12 ECTS enhances your abilities to understand and engage in all aspects of the research process.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
