Course Summary
This programme aims to increase the knowledge, skills and competence of nurses working with older people enabling them to recognise and respond to the deteriorating health and /or functional status of the person in a timely and proactive manner.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be currently employed in a health care setting
All applicants will normally hold a relevant Level 8 qualification (or equivalent). 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 (RPL) Policy.
Application Details
Fees & How to Apply?
Visit dkit.ie/postgraduate for more information about this course, how to apply and the start date for this course.
Fees
Visit dkit.ie/postgraduate for more information about this course, how to apply and the start date for this course.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
The programme is delivered with a combination of live online lectures and face to face workshops in DkIT