PgCert in Wound Management and Tissue Viability
€3,565
Advance your theoretical knowledge and develop a critical and questioning approach as you explore professional, clinical and managerial issues related to wound management and tissue viability, leg ulceration, pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Postgraduate Certificate
6 months
Online - Part-time
30 ECTS
January 2025
About
Advance your theoretical knowledge and develop a critical and questioning approach as you explore professional and clinical issues relevant to wound management and tissue viability. Enhance your clinical practice by developing an in-depth knowledge in relation to the assessment and management of individuals with leg ulceration, lymphoedema, pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
You will also explore advanced concepts in wound management and tissue viability. This RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery programme is delivered part-time via an active blended learning approach including self-directed learning and live online classes approximately once every week.
Further support is provided through the module lead, programme director and regular online drop-in sessions.
The award title for this course is Postgraduate Certificate Nursing (Wound Management and Tissue Viability).
Explore the prevention, assessment and management of wound healing and tissue repair
Develop enhanced knowledge for the assessment and management of individuals with leg ulceration and lymphoedema
Develop enhanced knowledge for the assessment and management of individuals at risk of pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
Suitable for
This programme is suitable for healthcare professionals in hospital or community settings with an interest in wound management and tissue viability.
What you will learn
Develop advanced knowledge and critical thinking in core concepts of wound management and tissue viability.
Enhance skills for preventing, assessing, and managing pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Advance knowledge and skills for preventing, assessing, and managing leg ulceration and lymphoedema.
Faculty highlight
Biography
Helen Strapp, Lecturer and Programme Director
Helen serves as leader for Wound Management and Tissue Viability (WMTV) and plays a pivotal role in pressure ulcer prevention and management at Tallaght University Hospital.
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Course information
Admissions
To be eligible for the programme you must:
- Hold an NFQ Level 8 qualification. However, if you do not hold a Level 8 qualification you may still be eligible to join the programme through our supported-entry pathway programme. This is subject to an assessment of prior learning and experience.
- Have an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or other registration in a country in which they are practicing if international students.
How to apply
Applications for the next intake of this programme – January 2025 – are now open. Please begin your application by completing the form below.
Please ensure you attach the following supporting documents with your application:
- Clear copy of your valid passport
- Copies of your academic transcripts/degree
- Copy of your CV
- Evidence of registration on nursing or midwifery register
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