Health Care courses in Ireland

Acquire the essential life-saving skills to prevent the spread of infection in this free online training course. Caregiving can become a lot riskier if proper hygiene and precautions are not observed. Are you a seasoned caregiver who works with clients? Or maybe just an individual helping a sick loved one with their day to day…

Learn more about the caregiving skills you need for working effectively with clients who are suffering from dementia. This free online Dementia Care course from Alison teaches proper dementia care. Dementia refers to a spectrum of brain disorders that involve difficulty with memory and thinking. This course will introduce you to the main symptoms and…

12 week course providing clinical education for nurses working in Acute Medical Wards (Level 8, 10 ECTS). Acute medicine as a speciality has developed rapidly over the last number of years both nationally and internationally. It is defined as part of general (internal) medicine concerned with the immediate and early specialist management of adult patients…

The aim of the programme is to enhance nurses’ evidence based knowledge, skills and competencies for the challenges of supporting individuals experiencing acute or chronic conditions of the respiratory system. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-adult-respiratory-nursing-practice.html

This programme is for anyone interested in using digital technologies as a catalyst toward improved healthcare. Students will be introduced to the concepts, strategies, technologies and standards, which will drive the proposed electronic health care (eHealth) initiative in Ireland. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the underlying strategies and technical elements…

The Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is evolving as one of significant professional interest within the Irish health and social care setting. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to become confident, critical, analytical, and…

This programme will allow nurses and midwives to develop the knowledge and skills to complete a comprehensive advanced health assessment in practice. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-comprehensive-advanced-health-assessment.html

Midwives work within increasingly complex and demanding clinical environments and this ‘Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment for Midwives’ programme aims to facilitate midwives to expand their knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in these areas. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-comprehensive-health-assessment-for-midwives.html  

This 12-week part-time course aims to support nurses/midwives/Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) in enhancing their knowledge, skills and understanding of the core principles of palliative care. This aim is in line with the National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care HSE (2014) objective to build palliative care capacity among all nurses/midwives/allied health professions to respond…

This course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling. It will appeal to those who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work. You will be introduced to a basic knowledge of counselling, key skills and selected approaches to the process. Interpersonal communication, personal…

Develop foundational knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual as foundations for developing the skills and competencies required for culturally sensitive practice. The certificate is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and develops foundational knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual foundations for developing the skills and competencies required for culturally sensitive practice. The Programme will…

This programme is a 13 week (Level 8 SPA) aimed at nursing, medical, health care and social care professionals and healthcare administrators. This programme will familiarise students with the core values of Ireland’s eHealth strategy: patient wellbeing, efficiency, and data availability. The programme will provide an explanation of the technologies and data standards which will underpin the eHealth strategy, and enable graduates…

The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a 20 credit Level 8 Special Purpose Award delivered over 26 weeks using a blended learning delivery. It is a clinically based programme which aims to enhance the novice nurses’ knowledge, skills and competencies in the delivery of evidence based care for patients who are victims of accidents and…

Delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS), this Certificate programme is one single module from the first year of the BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills has been specifically designed for those who want to develop key foundation level counselling skills The certificate is an…

Develop key life skills essential for counselling and a wide range of other professions The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and serves as an excellent introduction to the area of counselling. This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does…

Learn fundamental skills and competencies in counselling & psychotherapy practice. The certificate is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is an ideal introduction to the world of counselling and psychotherapy, offering participants the opportunity to explore this growing profession in Ireland. It serves as an excellent introduction to the area of…

This accredited programme is the first of its kind to be offered in Ireland and aims to support learners in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill and understanding to enable them to appropriately recognise and respond to domestic abuse. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-the-fundamentals-of-understanding-and-responding-to-domestic-abuse.html  

The College is currently conducting a pilot of this new course for the disability sector. Please read on for more details about this exciting online course. If you are interested please fill out the form at the end of the page and we will add you to the enquiry list, and contact you when the…

The one year Certificate in Introduction to Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies offers students an opportunity to take a step by step approach to professional training. This programme offer full credits towards the IACP-accredited BSc(Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy, with the group meeting over nine workshops between October and June. The Certificate course will allow students to deepen their…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills; ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and pastoral…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills (Online); ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and…

This part-time course aims support nurses to increase their existing knowledge, skills and attitudes in leadership, management and quality initiatives in Intellectual Disability Services. This will contribute to graduates’ competence in enhancing service delivery for people with an intellectual disability. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-leadership,-management-and-quality-initiatives-in-intellectual-disability-services.html

Become a Certified Medical Receptionist in just 10 Weeks! Developed by health experts, this course will teach you how to use Microsoft Office in managing the day-to-day running of a medical practice. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to communicate clearly and effectively in a medical environment. Working with an experienced tutor,…

Advance your clinical practice by developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to perform the Newborn Clinical Examination with the Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination from Dundalk Institute of Technology. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-newborn-clinical-examination.html

This 1 semester part-time programme has been developed in conjunction with the HSE. Its aim is to enable the experienced registered nurse to develop knowledge and skills to practice as an ECT nurse in an approved centre and to integrate this knowledge into their practice. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-nursing-caring-for-the-adult-undergoing-electro-convulsive-therapy.html    

This programme aims to increase the knowledge, skills and competence of nurses caring for older people enabling them to recognise and respond to the deteriorating health and/or change in functional status of the person in a timely and proactive manner. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-nursing-contemporary-approaches-to-care-of-the-older-person.html

The aim of the programme is to develop and enhance nurses’ knowledge and skills to implement clinical interventions in supporting the complex health needs of persons with an intellectual disability. This programme will help the student to develop and advance their clinical skills to competently assess and manage prevalent health conditions among people with an…

12 week (Level 9, 10 credit, Special Purpose Award), developed in collaboration with Galway Clinic – provides Registered Nurses with the knowledge and skills to engage in safe practice with regards to procedural sedation within their scope of practice. In line with International Accreditation Standards it is acknowledged that Sedation and anaesthesia use are complex…

The aim of the programme are to provide learners with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of the deteriorating adult/patients. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-recognition-and-management-of-the-deteriorating-adult.html  

Recognising and responding to women with perinatal mental health conditions requires enhanced knowledge and skills. By closely assessing for change and interpreting early signs of psychological decline, healthcare professionals are more likely to identify deterioration and accelerate care in a timely and appropriate manner. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-perinatal-mental-health.html