- Location: Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
This programme is designed for nurses to enable them to reflect systematically on their practice and to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, theory and practice in the area of challenging behaviour. The delivery mode allows students to acquire a qualification over an academic year.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicant must be a Bord Altranais Registered Nurse, or at least equivalent professional grade in the HSE working in the intellectual disability services.
Modules
- Communication and Health Service Management
- Behaviour Analysis
- Assessment of Challenging Behaviour
- Health Related Research
- Behaviour Management Strategies/Positive Skills Programme
- Clinical Placement
Progression
Futher study to a Masters in Nursing either taught or by research
Professional Recognition
An Board Altranais approved programme
Career Opportunities
May be useful in career progression to CNS or CNM positions
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About Athlone Institute of Technology
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