| Code | MH6016 |
|---|---|
| Duration | To be confirmed for 2027 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | 鈧�400 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 4 Dec 2026 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Venue | School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC. Exact rooms to be confirmed. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | February 2027 |
Outline
Module Objective: Development of knowledge, understanding and skills in Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives.
Module Content: Background to Advance Care Planning, ethical and legal issues, implementing an Advance Care Planning Programme.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Critically discuss the rationale for Advance Care Planning
- Delineate the steps involved in undertaking Advance Care Planning and completing an Advance Care Directive
- Critically evaluate the ethical and legal issues that arise in relation to Advance Care Planning
- Understand the process of systematically implementing Advance Care Planning models in Long Term Care settings.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1,500 word written assignment - 90 marks; E activities - 10 marks).
No formal written Examination.
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Orientation: Asynchronous orientation prior to commencing the module
Workshops: Workshop dates to be confirmed for 2027 - Dates may be subject to slight changes
Other:
- 8hrs Lectures/Workshop;
- 92hrs Distance Learning;
- Discussion Board Preparation and Participation,
- Required Reading,
- Assignment Preparation and Submission,
- Self-Directed Learning.
Who teaches this course: Prof. David Molloy, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Nursing & Midwifery.
Requirements
Open to registered health care professionals in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, and Clinical Therapies or other allied disciplines.
Applicants who are practising health care professionals must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration), the Irish Medical Council, the Health & Social Care Professions Council (or equivalent regulatory body for pharmacists, occupational therapist, podiatrists, speech and language therapists etc.)) Applicants from allied disciplines must provide evidence of professional certification.
Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
*** Applicants for MH6016 must satisfy the following:
Normally hold a Honours primary degree (minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I): Applicants with a Second Class Honours Grade 2 will also be considered on a case by case basis.
- in a relevant subject (e.g. nursing, medicine, pharmacy, clinical therapies, philosophy, law, theology, social sciences)
OR - in any discipline and either possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or show evidence of at least two years' work experience in a relevant field.
Applicants for MH6016 must be practising professionals (Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Education or other allied disciplines) with registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
If you are applying with Qualifications obtained outside Ireland and you wish to verify if you meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for this programme please view the grades comparison table by country and for details of recognised English language tests.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this programme is €400
- This is payable on application (unless you are sponsored/funded)
- This fee is fully refundable if the programme does not run or you are not offered a place on the programme
About Funding
- Those applying for NMPDU, or other funding should contact the funding body directly for funding applications.
- A guide to indicating NMPDU funding during your application can be found here: ACE Help Hub
- All other funders/sponsors are considered sponsored applications. please follow the Sponsorship Guide for Applicants.
For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.
How To Apply
This course is open for applications via UCC Apply
Before you apply, please prepare the following items which you will need during your application:
- Transcripts/degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee will be payable on submission of your application.
- Proof of Identity (Birth Cert, Passport or Driver's Licence)
- Passport-style Photograph
Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: CPD Credit-Bearing Modules
- Academic Programme: Advance Care Planning MH6016
You can view a CPD Application Guide for all Nursing & Midwifery courses here: /en/ace/helphub/