Nursing & Midwifery - Occupational Health
The Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health programme aims to provide a higher level of education for nurses, midwives and other healthcare workers working in occupational health settings. The programmes purpose is to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying healthcare discoveries to clinical practice.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the programme you must:
Be an active RGN with the NMBI.
Hold a NFQ level 8 qualification such as a BSc or equivalent.
Please note:
*If you do not hold a level 8 qualification, you may still be eligible to join the programme through our pathway programme, please contact us for further information on this route.
Further information
Continuing professional development is a key professional requirement for nurses and postgraduate academic qualifications have been linked to positive patient outcomes through improved communication, expanded knowledge and stronger critical thinking skills.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health programme aims to provide a higher level of education for nurses, midwives and other healthcare workers working in occupational health settings. The programmes purpose is to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying healthcare discoveries to clinical practice.
It takes a stepwise approach – taking cognisance of future development needs while covering a range of multidisciplinary topics relevant to occupational health.
The programme also offers opportunities for students who may have taken similar courses at National Framework of Qualifications level 8 to continue on to Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level.
Modules
The programme modules are:
Module name Credits Assessment method
Safety in Occupational Health 10 Poster and assignment
Occupational Health and Wellbeing 10 Brochure and assignment
Leadership in Occupational Health 10 Presentation and assignment
Learning outcomes
The programmes aim to:
Develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of government legislation and policies in relation to the health and safety of workers in the range of work settings/ establishments. It will also be used to critically challenge student’s ability to be proactive in responding to changing circumstances and national needs in occupational health and safety.
Explore the contemporary issues in occupational health: it will facilitate and guide the student’s knowledge and understanding in developing skills needed to be proactive in responding to changing circumstances and national needs in occupational health and safety; it will also be used to equip a better practice, in a manner that recognises the need for concerted and coordinated action to improve occupational health and safety and incorporate environmental, biomedical and social action perspectives.
Critically analyse and review the communication within the occupational healthcare team and with other employer or employee groups in the workplace about options for the development and implementation of strategies to improve the health and safety record of the workplace. It also proposes evidence-based possibilities for the occupational health services to further enhance the health and safety of all workers.
The various entrance and exit strategies depend on prior academic achievements and professional registrations and are arranged on an individual basis. Interested candidates are advised to contact the RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery to discuss individual requirements. The Programme Director for Occupational Health programmes, Dr Sherly George, welcomes enquires from nursing colleagues and can advise on the most suitable pathway for individual nurses.
Please find contact details below:
Registration and fee information: Erika White
Programme Director: Sherly George