Sustainable Wheelchair Provision - Module PY5101 Programme content
Learn to support appropriate, evidence-based wheelchair services with UL’s 12-week, Level 9 online, micro-credential Sustainable Wheelchair Provision.
Key information
EU fees per year
€2,500
Non-EU fees per year
€2,500
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9
Duration
12 weeks
Attendance
Part-time
Delivery
Blended
Start date
8 September 2026
Award
University Certificate of Study
Course code
PY5101
During this module, you will
- Explore sustainable wheelchair and seating provision from a human rights, health, and systems perspective across the life course.
- Gain skills to understand user needs, evaluate provision processes, and apply appropriate service models in diverse care settings.
- Learn how to evaluate research, apply sustainability measures, and support improvements in wheelchair provision across health and social care systems.
- Strengthen your expertise for roles in health and social care or clinical engineering, or support progression to postgraduate study in assistive technology and health equity.
Key information
- It will be delivered online over twelve weeks.
- You will be assessed through 1–2 continuous skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer and tutor with no final exam.
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
- Timetable provided after registration