Postgraduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing
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The next intake is Sept 2025, you can register your interest here
There will be a Postgraduate Webinar for this course on 6th May at 6.30PM. Register Here.
Course Overview
The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing is to provide learners with knowledge and critical thinking skills to promote positive mental health in the community, in line with Sharing the Vision - a Mental Health Policy for Everyone. Graduates of the programme will develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and innovative practice in caring for those with mental health issues in community settings.
The PG Dip in Community Mental Health Nursing programme will be applicable to the following:
- Mental health nurses who have been employed in inpatient psychiatric hospitals for most of their career to date and are moving to work in community mental health services. These nurses will require re-education and reorientation to a community mental health service.
- Mental health nurses who are currently working in a community setting and wish to be upskilled with a refocused practice in line with Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.
- Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing.
- Nurses who work within practice settings that engage with individuals who may experience mental health issues.
What makes this course different
Blended course delivery (online & in-class) to allow greater flexibility to learners as they manage full-time employment and part-time study.
This course was developed in collaboration with stakeholders from a range of frontline services directly impacted by Domestic violence abuse.
This programme is approved by the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
Course Delivery and Modules
The course will be delivered one day a week (from 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs) via a mix of live online classes and Face to Face workshops in DkIT,
Fees and Funding
EU Fees:
- Full-time (EU): €7,200
- Part-time (EU): tbc
Non-EU Fees:
- Full-time (non-EU): tbc
- Part-time (non-EU): tbc
Fees
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with NMBI or equivalent
- Be currently employed in a setting providing services for individuals who experience a mental health disorder
- All applicants will hold a relevant Level 8 qualification in Nursing
- Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. (view policy) Learn more about RPL at DkIT
- International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.
How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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