Program Overview

Program Overview

The Advancing Health and Assessment Practice for Healthcare Practitioners micro-credential is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in health and physical assessment. This 12-week program is delivered in a blended format, combining in-person and online learning.

Program Details

• Awards: 10 ECTS | Level 9
• Number of Places: 20 Places
• Next Intake: January 2026
• Course Coordinator: Karen Mc Tague
• Closing Date: 01 December 2025

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for this program, applicants must:

• Hold a level 8 degree in a healthcare-related program
• Or satisfy the course committee that they have the ability to successfully complete the MC program based on evidence of clinical experience working in healthcare
• Be currently registered with the appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g., Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or equivalent in the country of domicile)
• Have a minimum of two years’ post-registration clinical experience, with at least one year of full-time experience in the specific area of practice

Prerequisite Documents

Applicants must provide:

• Professional Reference
• Original Transcripts degree award (or proof of continuous professional development to satisfy the course committee)
• Curriculum Vitae
• NMBI/Professional registration

Program Content

Participants will learn to:

• Undertake a comprehensive health history
• Perform a physical health assessment using a systematic approach
• Critically evaluate the synthesis of history taking and physical assessment to support clinical reasoning
• Identify differential diagnosis to assist clinical decision-making
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team

Delivery and Assessment

The program is delivered in a blended format, with 3 in-person days and 4 online days over the 12-week period. Assessment includes:

• Case-study Presentation (50%)
• OSCE (50%)
• Formative assessment: Submission of clinical physical assessment workbook

Fees

For a full list of micro-credential fees, please refer to the provided information.