Program Overview

Perinatal Bereavement and Loss - Module NS6122

Brief Description

Supporting families through pregnancy loss and perinatal death requires empathy, confidence, and specialist knowledge. This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential is designed for midwives and other healthcare professionals who want to provide sensitive, evidence-based care in times of profound grief.

Programme Content

During this module, you will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of perinatal grief, including the emotional and cultural factors that shape a family's experience of loss.
• Develop communication and relational care skills to support bereaved families through complex and emotional situations.
• Learn how to provide evidence-based, compassionate care aligned with the National Standards for Bereavement Care Following Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Death.
• Build your own professional resilience and explore the emotional impact of this work on healthcare providers.

Key Information

• This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format over 12 weeks.
• You will be assessed using continuous online assessment with no final exam.
• Part-time considerations:
  • Designed for working professionals
  • Blended delivery with online and in-person lectures
  • Additional preparation and group work time
  • Timetable provided after registration

Entry Requirements

To help you to be successful on this course:

• You must hold a recognised health-related professional qualification.
• You must be registered with a relevant Irish professional statutory body, e.g., NIMBI, CORU, PHECC.
• Guidelines for your applications:
  • When applying, be sure to include the Module Code NS6122.
  • By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
  • This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment numbers.
  • Completing this module doesn't guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.

Fees

• EU: €800
• Non EU: €1,500
• Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office.
• Other funding: Find further information on funding and scholarships.

Graduate Profile

This micro-credential is relevant to the following sectors and careers:

• Midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals working in maternity, neonatal, gynaecological, and community care settings.
• Professionals involved in perinatal palliative care or bereavement services.
• Healthcare providers seeking to enhance their ability to deliver compassionate, person-centred care during and after pregnancy loss.
• Clinicians aiming to build confidence in supporting parents and families through grief and fostering team resilience in emotionally demanding environments.