Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The Graduate Diploma Chronic Illness Management (Nursing) is a programme for nurses who wish to advance their professional practice in the care of people with chronic illness in order to formulate appropriate nursing interventions across a continuum of care. The programme will provide you with a professional educational experience which can be applied directly to your clinical practice.

How will I benefit?

Upon completion of the programme, you will be well positioned to work in a variety of chronic illness care settings both nationally and internationally. You will gain advanced clinical experience, as well as theoretical knowledge to provide a high level of care to people with chronic illness. A blended model of teaching and learning is used on the programme to facilitate flexibility and accessibility. Clinical teaching is undertaken by specialists in the clinical area with an emphasis on assisting students in applying theory to practice. Graduates may also proceed to CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles, and this programme is an entry pathway for the MSc Clinical Practice.

The primary aim of this Graduate Diploma will be to expand your knowledge in the area of chronic illness management. You will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise required to care for patients with chronic illness. The programme will give you an understanding of the needs of this group of patients, which are associated with high levels of self-care, and give you the necessary skills to improve the quality of life for people with chronic illness.

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Two Year Programme (Part-Time):

Core  Modules:

For the two year part-time programme, you will complete two core modules in year one:

Autumn Trimester NMHS43270 - Research Methods Applied to Healthcare

Spring Trimester NMHS43140 -  Developing Leadership Competencies

In year two, you will complete two additional core modules:

Autumn NMHS42960 -  Advanced Health Assessment

NMHS43600 - Clinical Practicum - Chronic Illness - Across Autumn and Spring Trimester

Optional Modules:

You will also complete two 10 ECT optional modules which must be chosen from the following list: (The modules must be related to your patient population).

NMHS42370 Palliative Care, Philosophy, Concepts and Debates (Autumn Trimester)

NMHS42700 Quality PT Safety & Outcomes (Autumn Trimester)

NMHS43740 Clinical Expertise Hepatology (Autumn Trimester)

NMHS33220 Care of the Person with Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disease (Spring Trimester)

NMHS42880 Psychological Impact of Chronic Illness (Spring Trimester)

NMHS42640 Pathophysiology and Management of Musculoskeletal and Rheumatic Disease (Spring Trimester)

Please note: Students working in Rheumatology undertake NMHS33220 in the Autumn Trimester Year One, and undertake NMHS42640 in Spring Trimester Year Two.

This programme is delivered by UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems in collaboration with clinical partner sites. The rheumatology components of the programme are delivered in partnership with OLH&CS. The Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease Unit (RMDU) at Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services is a specialist service provider and teaching unit with close links to the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems.

GradDip Chronic Illness Management (X809) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 5240
nonEU    Year 1 - € 9850
EU          Year 2 - € 5060 ^aa
nonEU    Year 2 - € 9540 <sup>aa

aa</sup>Second Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2023/24
***Fees are subject to change

Funding:

If the fees for your programme are being paid by a third party (full or partial), please ensure your funding organisation/sponsor/hospital contacts student.payments@ucd.ie. Please note this is not a student facing email address.

Student Queries:

If you have any queries about your fees, please contact the Student Desk:

www.ucd.ie/askus

https://www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/

Application Fee:

Please note that all applicants are required to pay the €60 application fee. Your application cannot be processed fully unless the application fee has been paid.

More information about fees is available on the UCD website at the link below:

General information about UCD Fees

• Completion of level 8 (UCD 3) modules or equivalent (Consideration for RPL if no degree)
•  Registration with NMBI as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) /Registered Children's Nurse (RCN)
•  Minimum of one year’s experience
•  Must work a minimum of 75 hours per month and be employed in relevant area prior to commencing programme and for duration of programme

The following entry routes are available:

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised