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 NMHS43140 -  Developing Leadership Competencies

Spring Trimester NMHS43270 - Research Methods Applied to Healthcare

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

• Applicants must have a primary degree in Nursing (or equivalent in related discipline). RPL consideration if no degree

• Qualified healthcare professionals with proof of registration with appropriate governing body (NMBI)

• Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience, including at least six months working with chronic illness populations

• Candidates must be employed in the care of patients with chronic illness prior to commencing the course and for the duration of the course for a minimum of 75 hours per month

• Other criteria to be used in the assessment of the application include number of years of experience, and evidence of ongoing professional development

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. Further information can be found in respect of this here.

Documents required:

The official closing date is July 31st, however, as places on the programme are subject to clinical placements which are limited, you are advised to have all of the required documentation submitted by July 1st.

• Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant
• A current photocopy of NMBI registration
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
• Professional Reference Form(original form)
• Declaration Form
• Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form
• Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

The following entry routes are available:

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