Health Care courses in Ireland

BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy – commencing October 2021 1 year, part-time, 60 credit, Level 8 add-on, QQI-validated This new QQI-validated Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy programme is being offered in both Athlone and Galway. The main aim of this new 1-year, add-on Bachelor of Arts (Hons)…

Transform your Body in 10 weeks with Diet, Exercise & nutritional guidance. Full body screening before & after the 10 weeks to measure progress, which will be achieved through a wide variety of exercise techniques covering aerobic, anaerobic, flexibility strength & endurance.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons): This 4-year, part-time, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Level 8 programme, QQI validated, is offered in both Athlone and Galway. Since its foundation ICPPD has taken the steps necessary to ensure the delivery of a quality service in an environment that is characterised by an attitude to…

The aim of this programme is to develop the students understanding of psychology from the perspective of atypical or abnormal development or behaviour. This programme is an ECTS 10 credit Level 7 module from the BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care). This programme should not be considered as a complete programme in…

This new and unique Open College designed Activities Coordinator continuous personal development (CPD) course will look at how therapeutic and recreational activities are of paramount importance in the promotion of resident’s / clients quality of life and how the Activity Coordinator plays a central role in delivering purposeful activities that stimulate residents and improve their wellbeing.…

This Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…

Adult Nursing Diploma (USA Standards) Overview: There are few careers that are as rewarding as Adult Nursing. Our Nursing courses will give you the specialist skills, education and training to adequately prepare you for the workplace. The daily responsibility for protecting the patient from additional injury or illness rests with the nursing team. Following on…

Adult Nursing & Social Care Training (USA Standards) Would you like a rewarding career? Do you want to feel you are making a positive difference? If the answer is yes, then you should consider working in Nursing and Patient Care. Work in a profession that gives back to those who need it most. This Adult Nursing &…

There are few careers that are as rewarding, or that allow you to work with such a variety of people. Our Nursing courses will give you the specialist skills, education and training to prepare you for the workplace. The daily responsibility for protecting the patient from additional injury or illness rests with the nursing team.…

This Adult Psychology course is an exciting introduction to the world of psychology. You will begin on a journey of self exploration of your feelings, personality and abilities. This personal and confidential course focuses on practical psychology and covers topics such as body language, relationships, stress and dealing with emotions. This course is available to…

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: ?Critically discuss the rationale for Advance Care Planning, ?Delineate the steps involved in undertaking Advance Care Planning and completing an Advance Care Directive, ?Critically evaluate the ethical and legal issues that arise in relation to Advance Care Planning, ?Understand the process of systematically implementing…

Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nurse – Level 3 Overview If you want to train as a veterinary nurse, this excellent course in the Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nurse – Level 3 is a great starting point. Taking on the role of a veterinary nurse is challenging yet rewarding, and will equip you with the relevant…

Overview Child Psychology is an extremely interesting subject, which aims to understand child development and behaviour. For any aspiring psychologist this Advanced Diploma in Child Psychology – Level 3 will be a great start. The course covers various interesting topics and will give you an overview of child psychology, and allow you to pursue a…

This Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision course is for those intending to work as a supervisor, or for experienced supervisors who wish to gain a formal qualification in the practice of supervision. The programme is suitable for qualified counsellors & psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and any other healthcare professionals who may benefit from supervision skills and…

Overview Diabetes is common and millions of people are affected by this disease. Do you want to learn more about diabetes? Gain an understanding of diabetes awareness and how the disease impacts people? The Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Awareness Level 3 is designed for healthcare professionals who want to raise awareness of the disease, or…

Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Awareness – Level 3 Diabetes is a disease that affects more than 400 millions of people worldwide. The global prevalence of diabetes has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014, making it a rapidly increasing disease mainly in the low and middle income countries. Inadequate treatment for diabetes might…

Overview All pet owners want to know if their pet is in any pain. The Advanced Diploma in Pet Physical Therapy – Level 3 Certification will help you find answers to this question. If you work as a pet groomer, sitter or run an animal care business it is important that you know when an…

Overview Do you know when your pet is happy, or unhappy? What triggers these feelings? Some pets seem bored, others aggressive, and still others seem sad. If you want to have a happy and healthy pet, learn pet psychology with the Advanced Diploma in Pet Psychology – Level 3 Certification. Before you understand why your…

Overview If your pet seems unhappy, it is good to know why. Do they look bored all of the time? Do they growl when you get close to the food bowl? These are signs of aggressive and unhappy pet behaviour. And as a pet owner, you don’t want your pet to feel down. There are…

Overview Are you fascinated with the human mind and its behaviours? Is psychology something you want to delve deep into and learn more about? The Advanced Psychology course is designed for learners looking to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of social and cognitive psychology. The course provides an advanced understanding of principles and practices of…

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 Tutor: Masoumeh Melrose

Amatsu Orthopath

This is a new and unique course, with no similar course available in Ireland or the UK. It is led by a rehabilitation consultant but is fully interdisciplinary – the specialist lecturers are from a range of disciplines and students learn with and from each other. There is a strong student-centred focus, with flexible timetabling,…

There is a significant body of evidence now available which shows that the majority of individuals who present for mental health and substance abuse treatment are primarily dealing with the impact of psychological trauma. Evidence from neurobiology shows that trauma impacts on areas of the brain which are sub-cortical and therefore not accessible by cognitions.…

Previously, courses exploring human sexuality often focussed on issues of difference (when compared to heterosexuality) rather than capture the broad diversity and complex interactions between gender, sexuality and relationship diverse clients. These were often called LGBT issues, which set those client populations into a broad category in which heterosexuality was not considered. Today, heterosexuality is…

Creating the conversation for change As a client-centred approach, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is chiefly concerned with promoting an individual’s own capabilities to bring about change of problematic health-related behaviours. Ambivalence about changing or maintaining the status quo is seen as a natural part of the change process. This is resolved in the direction of change…

This 20 week course prepares student for the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology examination which will take place at the end of the course. Please check ITEC World website for full syllabus. Exam fee extra, payable in February 2021.

This Anatomy and Physiology course is suitable for those who wish to gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and an understanding of the interrelationship between the systems of the body. It is also suitable for those who wish to follow a career in the community, health services and nursing studies areas.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE: This course will enable the student to develop a knowledge and understanding of the functions and structure of the human body. The course is suitable for students who need a science subject to enable them to apply for nursing. It is also suitable for those working in the healthcare sector, community…

The purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…

Module Objective: To provide students with an understanding and critical awareness of the primary issues involved in clinical interventions within Adult mental health settings. On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: ?Discuss the emergence of current perspectives in clinical settings. ?Explain the contribution of empirical research to our understanding of psychological…

To provide students with an understanding and critical awareness of the primary issues involved in clinical interventions within child and adolescent mental health settings. On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: ?Understand the role of clinical psychology in a child and adolescent mental health settings; ?Discuss the emergence of current perspectives…

Healthcare Support / Caring for the Elderly. This full-time QQI Healthcare Support Course is designed to prepare students to work competently, safely and effectively as a Healthcare Assistant. Students will be able to work in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and home help support. This course is unique in that Kinsale…

Health Services Supervisory Management. This Health Services Supervisory Management Course Level 6 award will provide the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to undertake supervisory roles in the caring environment. The course equips participants with the skills to manage themselves, their work and the people they work with more effectively. In addition, it…

Tutor: Bernie Mc Cormick, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, Diploma in Applied Chemistry. Date: Oct 15, 2020 – Jan 28, 2021 Day: Thursday Time : 11.00am – 12.30pm Category: Health and Fitness, Stress Management Venue : TBC Cost: €110 for twelve classes Medicine, illness and welfare occupy a central place in all our lives. In the…

Award in Awareness of Dementia – Level 3 Dementia is a mental disorder that stems from a decline or loss of memory power or other thinking skills, making day to day activities very challenging. Most of the dementia cases are progressive and have no cure or treatment. However, your healthcare professional might put you on…

Course is suitable for Fitness Professionals or enthusiasts as well as therapists. Content will cover all aspects of healthy eating, menus, disorders and eating for optimal health and sports performance. Course Fee includes: ITEC assessment fees Course Text Book & notes Car Parking

Overview Counselling and Psychotherapy provide the opportunity to speak in one’s own terms in order to articulate the difficulties and the questions in one’s life. They offer the opportunity of clarifying the direction, or its lack, in one’s life. In recent decades counselling and psychotherapy have had a major contribution to the alleviation of distress…

Overview Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth…

Delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS), the BA in Counselling Skills and Psychotherapy Studies is one of the leading academically based professional programmes for those wishing to pursue a career in the field of counselling. Its uniqueness is related to the fact that it facilitates learners to develop in an…