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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
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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
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