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

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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