Psychosocial Interventions for Contemporary Professional Practice
For Nurse/Midwives/Health & Social Care Professionals.
Course Description
The aim of this 1 year level 9 part-time programme is to contribute to building confident recovery-orientated practitioners by equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to apply psychosocial interventions safely, effectively and appropriately with service users and their families/carers within their scope of professional practice.
The programme is a Level 9 blended learning programme. The programme is facilitated over two semesters.
Who Should Apply?
This course is designed for nurses/ midwives, medical doctors and health and social care professionals who have a primary degree and registered with a recognised professional body appropriate to their field.
Subjects taught
- Theoretical Principles Underpinning Psychosocial Interventions
- Application of Psychosocial Interventions in Professional Practice
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirement
- Nurses/midwives, medical doctors, and health and social care professionals (HSCPs) who have a primary degree and registered with a recognised professional body appropriate to their field.
- Currently employed in a professional practice setting in which the utilisation of the course material can contribute to quality care.
- Currently employed in a professional role with a scope of practice which is congruent with the utilisation of the course material within a clinical practice context.
- Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
- Basic IT skills essential.
Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Candidates may be interviewed.
Application dates
Important notice about this course
Places for this course are offered on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend getting your application in as early as possible. Applications are normally reviewed within a week of submission.
The final closing date for applications is Friday 31st January 2020 or until places are full.
How to Apply
All programmes are delivered subject to demand. Please ensure to upload an up-to-date CV and a scan of your NMBI / Professional registration with your application.
Places on this course are offered on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend getting your application in as early as possible.
Duration
2 semesters.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered over two semesters using a blended learning format that combines face to face classes with online delivery.
Enrolment dates
Starting Date Thursday 30th January 2020
Post Course Info
Career Opportunities
The aim of this programme is to facilitate nurses/midwives, health and social care professionals, and medical doctors in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill, and attitude in the principles of psychosocial interventions. It is envisaged that this will contribute to building confident recovery orientated practitioners