Entry Requirements
• Have an honours Bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9;
• Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience (exclusive of post-registration courses);
• Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., an area associated with palliative care/children’s care/children’s palliative care or allied areas (neonatal, disability, oncology) and have as a minimum six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area;
• Complete additional clinical hours in a children’s complex care setting. Placement length depends on the learning opportunities available to students in their current work setting;
• Provide written support from their employer that they will be able to access this client group across the programme;
• Satisfy the selection panel of their ability to complete the programme.

Documents Required
• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• Nurse applicants: NMBI PIN
• Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body
• Degree Transcript
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) - This can also be signed by a Service Director
• Completed Professional Reference Form (original form)
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English).

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 (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

X883: Professional Certificate Complex Care for Children
Professional Certificate

Part-Time
Commencing January 2025
Graduate Taught

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.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.