Certificate in Professional Practice: Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice

• Application of Professional Management of Complex Behaviours in Care Contexts
• Safety Strategies in Professional Management of Complex Behaviours
• Theoretical Principles Underpinning Professional Management of Complex Behaviours in Health and Social Care settings

Semester 1 schedule: 

• Virtual delivery each Wednesday from September 11th 2024 to December 11th 2024 [inclusive]
• In addition to: 
  • On site requirement October 01st - October 04th [inclusive],
  • AND
  • On site requirement October 15th - October 17th [Inclusive] for mandatory practical component. 
• Mid Term Break Week Commencing October 28th 2024 

Please note this timetable is subject to change.

Those graduating from the Certificate in Professional Practice: Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice course will have specific skills and knowledge to provide training to others to assist them in preserving their personal safety while safely and effectively managing a range of manifestations of verbal and physical aggression and in the safe provision of patient care. 

Please find information on fees and funding here https://www.dkit.ie/study/student-fees-grants-scholarships/fees.html#postgrad

• All applicants will normally hold a relevant level 8 qualification (or equivalent), be registered with their recognised professional body (if applicable) and be working within a health care or social care setting.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
• 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. Applicants may be interviewed.
• Graduates of the DkIT BSc in Professional Management of Aggression and Violence programme may apply for exemptions to undertake this programme in line with DkIT recognition of prior certified learning
• Applicants must complete and submit the Employer Support form in support of their application and agreeing to facilitate the learner’s teaching practice
• Applicants must have successfully completed and have certification for the duration of the programme in the following: Basic Life Support; Manual Handling; First Aid
• Applicants must be in good health and complete a health declaration prior to commencing the programme
• Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a 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

This programme is suitable for Nurses, Midwives and Health & Social Care Professionals, who are registered with their recognised professional body.

Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part-Time Courses), School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 42 9370200 Ext 2736 
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie