The aim of the programme is to develop and enhance nurses’ knowledge and skills to implement clinical interventions in supporting the complex health needs of persons with an intellectual disability. This programme will help the student to develop and advance their clinical skills to competently assess and manage prevalent health conditions among people with an Intellectual Disability within the context of their own practice setting utilising a rights based approach to care. Indicative content includes theoretical and skill based sessions on cardio vascular/ respiratory/ gastro- intestinal / endocrine, tissue viability, and continence care. Thus, they can provide timely, optimal, collaborative and compassionate care to enhance the person’s outcomes and improve their quality of life.
| Course Location | Dundalk, Louth |
| Course Type | Onsite |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology - Awarding Body |
| Awarding Body Details | Certificate in Nursing Health Assessment for Persons with an Intellectual Disability |
| Course Duration | 1 Semester (12 weeks) |
| Course Time | Please refer to course page for further details: https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-nursing-health-assessment-for-persons-with-an-intellectual-disability.html |
| Course Fee | Price on Application |
| Entry Requirements | Please refer to course page for further details: https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-nursing-health-assessment-for-persons-with-an-intellectual-disability.html |
| Course Code | DK_NNIID_9 |
DkIT are running this Master in Business Administration (MBA) for postgraduate students.
This is a hands-on practical degree in Electronic Engineering with specialist options in Design, Renewable Energy, and Electrical Engineering.
The breadth of the IT sector is huge and graduates are required with expertise in areas from computer networking to mobile phone technologies, the Internet, multi-media, games and software development.
This is a three-year, Level 7 Degree, with the option of a fourth year add-on Level 8 (Honours) Degree.
