Certificate in Nursing: Contemporary Approaches to Care of the Older Person
Next Intake Jan 2026 (subject to demand)
Course Overview
This programme aims to increase the knowledge, skills and competence of nurses caring for older people enabling them to recognise and respond to the deteriorating health and/or change in functional status of the person in a timely and proactive manner.
Graduates of this programme will demonstrate knowledge of the contemporary approaches to care of the older person. This will include assessing, monitoring, and managing individuals with acute and chronic diseases and disorders in a variety of health care settings.
The programme will develop registered nurses ongoing competencies and will encourage an ethos of lifelong learning.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme will demonstrate knowledge of the contemporary approaches to care of the older person.
Course Delivery and Modules
The programme is delivered with a combination of live online lectures (9.00hrs to 16.30 hrs) and face to face workshops (09.00hrs to 16.30 hrs) in DkIT
Students are also required to undertake directed and independent study.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course, students should have access to PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course
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Module Content
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
- Critically examine the physiological changes associated with the ageing process.
- Critically evaluate the impact of these changes on the health, functional ability and wellbeing of the older person.
- Critically evaluate and synthesise the signs and symptoms indicating a deterioration in the health and /or functional ability of the older person.
- Demonstrate competence in performing an holistic physical health assessment of the older person.
- Critically evaluate and synthesis the findings from clinical assessments to inform decision making and actions taken for appropriate patient outcomes.
Learn more about the module here
Fees and Funding
€950
Fees
€950
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be a registered Nurse with NMBI or equivalent
- Applicants must be currently employed in a health care setting
- All applicants will normally hold a relevant Level 8 qualification (or equivalent). 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. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How To Apply
To register your interest in this programme please visit the link below.
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Patricia Suresh
Email: Patricia.Suresh@dkit.ieDisclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
