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University College Dublin: Complex Care for Children
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Children who have complex care needs require the very highest standard care, provided by specialist professionals. With advances in medicine and technology it is anticipated that the need for complex care services for children will continue to increase in the coming years. This programme is designed to support and develop the knowledge and skill base of professionals working with these children and their families.
The programme aims to provide students with the necessary in-depth evidence based knowledge, skills and competencies to provide quality care to highly dependent clients as they live with life-limiting illness and face end-of-life.
Professional Certificate
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Have an honours Bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9; Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience (exclusive of post-registration courses); Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., an area associated with palliative care/children’s care/children’s palliative care or allied areas (neonatal, disability, oncology) and have as a minimum six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area; Complete additional clinical hours in a children’s complex care setting. Placement length depends on the learning opportunities available to students in their current work setting; Provide written support from their employer that they will be able to access this client group across the programme; Satisfy the selection panel of their ability to complete the programme Documents Required Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Nurse applicants: NMBI PIN Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body Degree Transcript Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) - This can also be signed by a Service Director Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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