| Code | NU6079 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | 鈧�400 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 4 Dec 2026 |
| Venue | School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, Cork. |
| Credits | 5 |
Outline
Module Objective: To facilitate students in developing a critical awareness of the contemporary issues in gerontological nursing.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Critically discuss the concept of health promotion as it relates to older people.
- Summarise the main elements of rehabilitation and explain the rehabilitation of common disorders affecting the older person.
- Critically evaluate issues in relation to the recognition, prevention and management of abuse and self neglect in older people.
- Critically discuss the role of the family in the care of the older person and the role of the nurse in supporting the patient and family during the transition from informal to formal care.
- Critically explore end of life care and evaluate the nurses role in meeting the spiritual needs of older people.
- Argue issues in relation to sexuality as it relates to older people.
- Critically explore the effectiveness of complimentary therapies for use in older people.
Module Content: Health promotion and positive ageing, rehabilitation, interface between primary and secondary care, the transition from informal to formal care, informal care and family carers, elder abuse and self-neglect, complementary therapies, end of life issues and palliative care, sexual health and sexually transmitted infections.
Duration:
The 2026 workshop and timetable dates are shown below as an example. Details of the 2027 timetable will be made available closer to the programme start date. Days/Dates are subject to change.
The timetable and workshop dates for 2026 Runs 30/3/26 - 1/05/26 (4 weeks + Easter recess X 1 week)
Workshop dates
- 31st March 2026 - 09.00-16.30 - Brookfield Health Sciences Complex
- 16th April 2026 - 09.00-16.30 - Brookfield Health Sciences Complex
- 30th April 2026 - 09.00-16.30 - Brookfield Health Sciences Complex
Module Delivery Method*: Wholly face-to-face, Programme/module with no on-line or web-based technology use, content delivered in writing (hard copy) or verbally (face to face).
Teaching Method:
- 8hrs Lectures/Workshop
- 92hrs Distance Learning
- Discussion Board Preparation and Participation
- Required Reading, Assignment Preparation and Submission
- Self-Directed Learning.
Assessment: Total Marks100; Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Oral Presentation 90 marks; e tivities 10 marks)
Module Co-ordinator: Dr. Teresa Wills, School of Nursing & Midwifery.
Lecturer(s): Dr. Nicola Cornally, 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, where appropriate.
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 here
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal 深夜亚洲福利久久 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.
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.
- A guide to indicating NMPDU funding during your application can be found here: ACE Help Hub
For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.
How To Apply
Before you apply, please prepare the following items which you will need during your application:
- Proof of Identity (Birth Cert, Passport or Driver's Licence)
- Passport-style Photograph
- Copy of your degree parchment/transcript if not a previous UCC graduate.
- English Language Test Report (if applicable)
- Supporting documentation (if required for RPL)
- Programme fee (unless sponsored/funded)
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: Promoting Positive Ageing and Planning for End of Life NU6079
You can view a CPD Application Guide for all Nursing & Midwifery courses here: /en/ace/helphub/