Wound Management
Are you a health care professional working with people with wounds?
Using an evidence based approach, this course will build on your knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with wounds. Over one-year, part-time, you will engage with the principles and skills associated with contemporary wound management.
| Award Name | Single Subject Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Subject Certificate | Munster Technological University |
Duration
1 year
Course Delivery
First semester is scheduled to run from 9am-12midday on Thursdays from September to December (12 days attendance at classes).
Second semester is scheduled to run from 9am to 1pm on Thursdays from January to May (12 days attendance at classes).
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to:
Be a registered Nurse, Podiatrist, Chiropodist, Doctor or other registered health care professional (documentary evidence of professional registration required).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of the programme, may use the 15 credits gained at level 8 to contribute to the achievement of other academic awards at level 8.
Further information
Commencing September 2023.
Intakes: September each year (depending on minimum applications)
MTU Kerry North Campus, Kerry
The cost of the Certificate in Wound Management is €2,400 plus a €95 capitation fee.
Registered nurses and midwives directly employed either on a permanent or on a temporary basis (for three consecutive months) by the HSE are eligible to apply for funding support. Please see the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director website: https://healthservice.hse.ie/about-us/onmsd/cpd-for-nurses-and-midwives/apply-for-funding/ and follow the links.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Now closed for applications
On successful completion of the programme, you may use the 15 credits gained at level 8 to contribute to the achievement of other academic awards at level 8.
Principles of Wound Assessment (5 credits) - This module is scheduled to run from 9am-12midday on Thursdays from September to December (12 days attendance at classes)
Principles of Wound Management (10 credits) - This module is scheduled to run from 9am to 1pm on Thursdays from January to May (12 days attendance at classes)
Ms. Susan Hudson
T: 353 (0)66 7191694
Email: susan.hudson@mtu.ie