Health Care courses in Ireland

Acquire the administrative, financial and communication skills used by medical receptionists in this free online course. The role of medical receptionists extends beyond answering phone calls and shapes the overall patient experience. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills required to excel as an efficient medical receptionist. We explain how to perform administrative…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital context. This course is scheduled to run online  2 evenings a week, Monday and…

This QQI Level 5 Medical Terminology distance learning programme is designed for people who wish to gain a recognised qualification to enable them to begin work or improve their career in Medical Reception and Medical Administration roles.   Students will learn how to: use and understand medical terminology, understand relevant legislation, manage healthcare records, create…

Learn the best practices for ensuring medication safety through proper medicine management in this free online course. This course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring proper medication management and administration. From the fundamental principles of proper medication administration to the intricacies of dosage calculations and high-risk medication handling,…

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain the qualifications to dispense over the counter medicines and other products in a pharmaceutical setting. Why is the course needed? Between 10,000 and 25,000 people ask for advice in pharmacies every day.

Understand the UK’s Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards with this free online course. Mental ability and circumstances influence decisions but those who lack mental capacity require support to make choices. This course examines the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how to deal with individuals who…

Understand the UK’s Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards with this free online course. Mental ability and circumstances influence decisions but those who lack mental capacity require support to make choices. This course examines the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how to deal with individuals who…

This QQI level 6 Mental Health course is a distance learning programme run by The Open College. This QQI Mental Health Awareness qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and…

Learn why mental well-being is so important and learn to identify mental health problems so you can help reduce the stigma of mental illness today. This free online mental health studies course covers the important topics of suicide, violent behaviour and substance abuse. With self-harm and debilitating mental health problems increasing globally, mental health has…

Learn how to reduce the stigma of mental illness by getting an in-depth understanding of mental health disorders. This free online Mental Health Studies course from Alison clearly discusses behaviour, burnout, and depression, allowing you to recognize them. A lot of people experience trauma in their lives, and while some can cope with negative situations,…

Applications now closed for 2024/2025 as the course is at maximum. This micro-credential is for healthcare professionals who are enthusiastic about professional development and adding to their repertoire of knowledge and skills for clinical practice. It is relevant to any healthcare professional in clinical practice wishing to develop competency and expand their knowledge in the…

*Please note that this course is now full. However, you are welcome to submit your contact information to a course waiting list at the link here- https://forms.office.com/e/UDU6h5M9Zi. Should a place become available, the school may contact individuals from this list. This micro-credential is relevant to any healthcare professionals who wish to develop competency and expand…

This micro-credential is relevant to health and social care professionals working with older adults. Relevant professionals include doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and all allied health and social care professionals working either in healthcare or community settings who are interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of frailty in ageing adults through the latest evidence-based research and…

This micro-credential is for registered nurses working in the hospital or community setting who care for patients with chronic cardiac conditions or those who are at risk of developing this condition. The micro-credential equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to aid patients/service users in self-management of their cardiac chronic disease, covering a range…

This micro-credential will be relevant to any multi-professional staff working in healthcare design and delivery across all grades and all services. This cohort includes nurses, midwives, paramedics and other allied healthcare professionals.  This micro-credential allows healthcare professionals to understand the application of digital health technology. One example is the adoption of the electronic patient records.…

This Micro-credential is for researchers, humanitarian aid workers, volunteers, professionals, or anyone with a keen interest the international development sector. Through taking this micro-credential you will learn critical skills for the development, management, and monitoring of mental health and psychosocial support programming within humanitarian emergencies. You will gain knowledge of how humanitarian emergencies affect and…

This Micro-credential is for researchers, humanitarian aid workers, volunteers, professionals, or anyone with a keen interest in the international development sector. Through taking this micro-credential you will learn critical skills for the development, management, and monitoring of mental health and psychosocial support programming within humanitarian emergencies. You will gain knowledge of how humanitarian emergencies affect…

This micro-credential expands the nurse/midwife’s scope of practice to include radiological referral and allows them to practice at the top of their licence in meeting service needs.  Through this micro-credential, nurses/midwives can be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies to refer persons for radiological and other imaging procedures safely and within the…

This micro-credential is for registered nurses/midwives who prescribe medications, prescribers working in other jurisdictions who wish to prescribe in Ireland. Successful completion of this micro-credential addresses the mandatory regulatory requirement for registration as a nurse/midwife prescriber with NMBI.   It will cover content relating to professional accountability and responsibility in relation to nurse prescribing. Learners will…

This course is intended for Professionals currently or considering working within addiction services in professions including Counsellors/Psychotherapists, doctors, nurses, youth workers, social carers, social workers, psychologists etc. who wish to solidify and enhance their qualifications and to gain contemporary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work therapeutically with those affected by addiction. The programme will…

MSc in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills at PCI College This course is designed for students who wish to gain specialist training and a Middlesex University Masters qualification in counselling & psychotherapy for teenagers and children under 18. It will provide you with the theoretical background and practical skills to work with children…

MSc: 2250 hours PGDip: 1500 hours Optional internship Online Dual degree MSc: 180 CAT (90 ECTS) PGDip: 120 CAT (60 ECTS) Employability plan MSc: £8,388 PGDip: £5,988 Enrolment Fee: £560 Our MSc / PGDip Aesthetic Medicine provides comprehensive training in the latest techniques and products used in the field. On this programme, you’ll learn how to deliver rejuvenating…

The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. Training towards becoming a nutritionist allows you to enter fastest grow area with more and more people requires advice and guidance for their nutritional needs. Students will complete the following units: 1 Nutrition 2 Weight loss 3…

This Maynooth University NUI Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. Have you ever wondered why people behave as they do or whether a career in psychology might be for you? This Level…

This course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. Course Content: • Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills • The Biological Basis of Behaviour Learning and Feeling, Personality The Development of the Individual • Introduction to…

The field of Nursing and Patient Care Assisting is a rewarding career for those who wish to work in profession that gives back to those who need it most. Students who enrol into the course will complete the following units of study: 1 Health and Wellness Defining health and wellness Determinants of health Illness behaviour…

This one year full time Further Education Nursing Studies course provides an insight into the caring profession. It equips students with a practical and theoretical introduction to nursing, and health related careers. It is also designed as a programme of preparatory study to enter a degree programme in Nursing Studies or Social Care Studies in…

Learn about important procedures and techniques used in patient care and modern nursing with this free online course. This free online Nursing Studies course from Alison covers patient care and hygiene. A nursing team is responsible for protecting the patient from any additional injury or illness. With this course, you will learn proper techniques for…

Gain a better understanding of a nurse’s role in the surgical care of patients, with this free online nursing course. In this free online nursing studies course, you will learn about the vital roles performed by the nurse during surgical care. Nursing staff provide essential support during all phases of the surgical cycle, which encompasses…

Learn about patient care and the procedures and techniques used in modern nursing with this free nursing course. This free online Nursing Studies course will teach you how to carry out the most important functions and roles of a modern nurse. You will be shown how the nursing professional can best support both the patient…