About

Programme Learning Outcomes of the Pain (Postgraduate Certificate) program offered at University of Limerick are to enable the student to adopt an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of pain and to provide the student with an advanced level of knowledge and clinical reasoning ability about pain

Overview

Objectives of the Pain (Postgraduate Certificate) offered at University of Limerick

To discuss professional issues relating to the description, classification and ramifications of pain
To examine the different sectors of patients/clients, service providers and models of service, and their differing needs
To source, critically appraise and synthesise the most up-to-date research in pain
To develop advanced level assessment and identification of appropriate treatment techniques/approaches and strategies in the management of pain
To integrate research knowledge with clinical expertise and patient preference to establish the means of providing cost-effective, high quality clinical service in this specialist area
Mode of delivery
Methods of delivery include classroom based lectures, tutorials and workshops, distance learning and self-directed learning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence Based Practice

Evidence Based Practice (Distance Learning)

Independent Learning Module

Independent Learning Module

Independent Learning Module

Independent Learning Module

Exercise and Occupation for Health

Advances in Rheumatology

Pain Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-06-04 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nursing View 15 other Masters in Nursing in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Healthcare clinicians with a professionally and academically accredited BSc Hons (or equivalent) in a health profession. If you have a query regarding suitability please contact them.

Tuition Fee

Please check with University of Limerick Fees Office for up-to-date information on fees

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Getting a Student Visa

This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Pain (Postgraduate Certificate)

University of Limerick