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Safety Planning and Risk Management in Mental Health Care - Module NS6172

Enhance your skills in safety planning and risk management in mental health care with this 12-week professional micro-credential from UL. Enrol now.

Key information

EU fees per year €800
Non-EU fees per year €1,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration 12 weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Blended
Start date Spring 2027
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code NS6172
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Risk assessment and safety planning are essential in modern mental health care. In this 12 week, NFQ Level 9 micro-credential, you’ll enhance your existing nursing or midwifery skills with a focus on risk management, safety planning, and therapeutic interventions. 

Our module focuses on a recovery-based approach to care, equipping you with the knowledge to critically evaluate risk assessment tools, lead complex care management, and apply evidence-based strategies in clinical settings. 

This module is associated with the Nursing MSc. It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award. 

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