Course Summary
The module aims to develop skills and knowledge to allow multi-disciplinary staff to better understand the varied roles and responsibilities of professionals relative to all aspects of Child Protection in a clinical setting.
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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
• This professional certificate is open to all health care and associated professionals dealing with paediatric patients. It is specifically targeting those who are interested in widening their inter-disciplinary and legislative knowledge in the arena of Child protection.
• Applicants should normally possess at least one year post qualification experience.
• Applicants should be working in their profession, therefore please ensure you filled out Employment information on the online application.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Application Details
Online Application.
Who Should Apply?
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
X676: Professional Certificate Child Protection Part-Time
Commencing January 2026.
Graduate Taught
Fees
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link and follow the steps outlined.
Should you have any difficulties in processing your application, please contact the course administrator (details below)
Administrator: [email protected]
All applicants are required to complete the diagnostic imaging reference form: Diagnostic Imaging Reference Form
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.