Course Summary
The MSc in Professional Practice (Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice) at DkIT will prepare students to provide training in line with contemporary person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery- oriented best-practice.
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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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
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. Applicants may be interviewed.
Graduates of the DkIT BSc in Professional Management of Aggression and Violence programme may apply for exemptions to undertake this programme in line with DkIT recognition of prior certified learning (https://www.dkit.ie/about-dkit/policies-and-guidelines/academic-policies.html)
Applicants must complete and submit the Employer Support form in support of their application and agreeing to facilitate the learner’s teaching practice
Applicants must have successfully completed and have certification for the duration of the programme in the following: Basic Life Support; Manual Handling; First Aid
Applicants must be in good health and complete a health declaration prior to commencing the programme
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course
Application Details
Applications will open in late Spring 2023
You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application form below. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV, a copy of professional body registration, and a completed employer support form.
Please submit the following documents with your application and email them to [email protected].
Completed Application Form
An up-to-date CV
Copy of Professional Body Registration
Completed employer support form
Basic Life Support/CPR
Manual Handling
Copy of Academic Transcipts
Start Date January 2026
Fees
Applications will open in late Spring 2023
You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application form below. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV, a copy of professional body registration, and a completed employer support form.
Please submit the following documents with your application and email them to [email protected].
Completed Application Form
An up-to-date CV
Copy of Professional Body Registration
Completed employer support form
Basic Life Support/CPR
Manual Handling
Copy of Academic Transcipts
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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
Graduates from the MSc in Professional Practice: Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice will have specific skills and knowledge to practice at an advanced level incorporating key concepts such as advanced decision making, professional leadership, evidence-based practice, professional ethics and research knowledge and skills. Graduates will have achieved the outcomes necessary for study at NFQ level 10.
Duration
Course Delivery
This programme will be delivered using a combination of face to face and on-line lectures and face to face practical classes.