Health Care courses in Ireland

Learn the strategies to give skilled and efficient pharmaceutical care with this free online pharmacy assistant course. Pharmacy assistants play a vital role in patients’ lives. No matter how efficient a doctor’s recommended treatment may be, it will not be useful if the medications are not given in the correct dosages with clear instructions and…

This one-year course will equip students with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future. From dispensing over-the counter medications, helping clients choose medical aids and appliances to demonstrating and selling products, the most relevant skills are covered. This course will also…

This free online course will teach you the fundamentals of becoming a pharmacy assistant or technician. This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and training to work as a pharmacy assistant or technician. We’ll teach you about the responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant, such as handling prescriptions, stock and inventory management and other…

Learn the procedures and skills required to specialize in phlebotomy with this free online diploma course. Phlebotomy is the surgical involvement of a needle taking or introducing fluid to a body be that blood or medicine. With this course, you will learn the responsibilities involved in being involved in such an important task. Equipment, safety…

Learn about the principles and techniques of phlebotomy and the duties of a phlebotomist with this free online course. Are you curious about the process of drawing blood from the veins, called phlebotomy, and how it’s done? This course covers phlebotomy principles and expands on the role of a phlebotomist beyond just drawing blood. You’ll…

Master the essentials of phlebotomy, venipuncture techniques, and specimen management in this free online course. This comprehensive phlebotomy course thoroughly explores venipuncture techniques, venous anatomy, and effective patient communication. It delves into specimen handling, labelling, and preservation, emphasizing quality assurance, accurate documentation, and accreditation. This is designed for aspiring phlebotomists and blends essential technical skills…

This 12 week course is for those students who have already engaged with Positive Psychology – Beginners. It primarily examines in class, various Positive Psychology interventions for utilisation and testing at home. All the interventions have been empirically tested and proven to increase greater awareness and practice of Positive Living and Mindfulness. These interventions are…

Positive psychology is, first and foremost, an applied science. It looks at what is right with people, focuses on when people are at their best, and attends to individual and group flourishing. It does not focus on the positive at the expense of the negative. Rather it recognises negative emotions failure and problems as natural…

Our post-graduate programme consists of four weekends run from January to June 2017. The aim of the course is to deepen your knowledge, look at difficult pathologies and broaden your skill base to help you become a more effective practitioner. The course is always very practical and inspiring and is facilitated by highly skilled and…

Data analytics capacity and capability will be increasingly required with the volume of data generated by digital healthcare. The ability to understand, use and manipulate data through analytics skills and competency will enable graduates of this programme to champion healthcare analytics as a driver of quality within speciality areas of discipline or interest.

A 60 credit postgraduate diploma designed for professionals working in areas that cater for people with palliative and/or end of life care needs. We are now accepting applications for the September 2022 intake. This programme provides for those who wish to develop competence in caring for persons and their families requiring palliative and end of…

This Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) is applicable across the public, private and voluntary sector with participants from multi-professional backgrounds including social care, clinical, administrative and practitioner levels. On completion, students will have developed enhanced contextual, cultural and professional insights into quality, safety and governance. Graduates will be equipped with a set of skills that will have…

About this Power over Panic course Aspire ” Power over Panic” is an individually tailored, results focused program run over 6 sessions which combines psychological expertise, cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnosis with practical tools to create amazing results. This program has been clinically proven to be extremely effective for reducing anxiety, and increasing calmness, relaxation…

Practical First Aid is a 12 hour course certified by the Red Cross which covers Accident Scene Management, Bleeding, Respiratory Problems, CPR, Unconsciousness, Fractures & soft tissue injuries, Burns & Scalds and Medical Emergencies. The course is very much based on practical work rather than theory and is taught with the use of workbooks which…

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. Students who undertake this one-year course in Pre-Occupational Therapy studies will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation, treatment of injured, ill or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Students will develop an understanding of…

This is an ideal course for anyone seeking a career in the emergency services. This one-year course will equip students with all the vital skills needed to work in this fast-paced environment. Not only will you learn about skills needed in the healthcare sector, you will also gain a good foundation if you wish to…

Students who undertake this one-year course in Physiotherapy studies will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation and an insight into how to assess and treat clients whose movement is restricted by illness, injury, disability or age. Students will gain the skills needed by the HSE to work in the healthcare sector,…

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy. Students who undertake this one-year course in Pre-Speech and Language Therapy will gain an understanding of the application of a wide range of communication styles and codes in relation to speech and language therapy practice. The programme is designed…

This one-year course aims to prepare students for work with people in a hospital, respite care, social care, community development or residential setting. Nurses need social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Nursing Studies will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice.…

Learn the principles and techniques used to ensure healthy childhood development in this free online psychology course. The first few years of a child’s life are the most critical and form the foundations of their mental health. It is crucial that parents and teachers understand the important stages of childhood development so they can equip…

Learn the principles and techniques used to ensure healthy childhood development in this free online psychology course. The first few years of a child’s life are the most critical and form the foundations of their mental health. It is crucial that parents and teachers understand the important stages of childhood development so they can equip…

At ICPPD, we endeavour to provide services of the highest quality in an atmosphere that is intellectually exciting, supportive of personal needs, and spiritually inspiring. This dynamic and stimulating programme provides theory, skills and techniques that have a direct application to both personal and professional development, and is a unique opportunity to further your personal…

This professional training course enables the counsellor to gain new insights into this arena and as our clients bravely present themselves into the therapeutic space we are often unaware of the trauma they bring with them. What are the key benefits? In providing a broad range of themes, theories and addressing practical implications of working…

Our CPD programmes are designed for maintaining, improving and broadening Professionals knowledge and skills whilst developing the personal qualities required in their professional lives. We have a number of CPD courses designed specifically for helping professionals with therapeutic experience. The approaches presented are useable, up-to-date and strongly evidence-based. We hope that you find one that…

4 year professional course. Our professional training course closely follows European Education Guidelines laid down by the ECCH for the training of professional homeopaths. There are eleven weekends a year from September to June and the course is designed to cater for students who have other work or home commitments. As well as intensive tuition…

The aim of this programme is to develop a theoretical framework to guide understanding of abnormal psychology and to examine role in practical interventions in the area of mental health or challenging behaviour. This programme is an ECTS 10 credit Level 8 module from the BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care). This…

This course introduces you to the area of Psychology. Course includes subjects such as Personality, Emotion, Abnormal behaviour, Cognition, Perception and Social Psychology.

The aim of this programme is to give students an understanding of the major issues involved in the psychological development of human beings and how psychological theory can be applied in social and community care settings. Students will be introduced to the main theories and language of psychology. This programme is an ECTS 10 credit…

This Psychology programme supports managers, staff and carers to develop and implement comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans for people who present with behaviours that challenge. The programme will examine the model of positive behaviour support, proactive vs. reactive strategies, examine the causes of challenging behaviour, and examine non-aversive approaches and evidence positive behaviour support approaches.  …

The aim of this QQI Applied Psychology course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical knowledge relating to applied psychology, as well as an understanding of how that theoretical knowledge is used in applied contexts as reflected, for example, in treatment approaches for psychological disorders. Similarly, the course will cover theory and application…