Program Overview

University of Galway Program Information

The University of Galway offers a range of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.

Courses

• Undergraduate Courses
• Postgraduate Taught Courses
• Professional, Part-time and Evening Courses
• PhDs and Research Masters
• Online Courses
• Micro-credentials
  • The university provides micro-credentials in various fields, including:
    • Agriculture & Food Systems
    • Business, Management & Law
    • Creative Arts, Media & Culture
    • Healthcare & Medicine
      • Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice
      • Dementia Care: Transforming Practice
      • High Dependency Maternity Care
      • Mental Health Promotion
      • Promoting Health in the Workplace
      • Promoting Healthy Behaviours
      • Advanced Research Methods
      • Clinical Supervision
      • Recognising & Responding to Client Deterioration
      • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
      • Insertion of a Midline Catheter with Ultrasound Technology
      • Inserting a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
      • Management of Diabetic Foot Disease
      • Maternal, Infant and Family Health
      • Student-Centred Teaching and Learning
      • Teaching Effectively
    • Humanities & Languages
    • IT & Computer Science
    • Science & Engineering
    • Social, Behaviour & Welfare
    • Teaching & Education

Promoting Health in the Workplace

Overview

This module is based on the World Health Organisation's Healthy Workplace Model. It consists of 5 units:

1. Work and Health
2. The Physical Work Environment
3. The Psychosocial Work Environment
4. Personal Health Resources
5. Enterprise Community Involvement/Making the Business Case for Wellness

Duration and Next Start Date

• Duration: 10 weeks
• Next start date: January 2026

NFQ and ECTS

• NFQ: Level 9
• ECTS: 10 Credits

Mode of Study

• Mode of Study: Blended Learning

Fee

• Fee: 1080

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and have a Level 8 undergraduate qualification or equivalent. 1 to 4 years of relevant work experience is recommended. Applications can be considered using Recognition of Prior Learning.

What You Will Learn

On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.

About University of Galway

The University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top-quality teaching. Founded in 1845, it has been inspiring students for 180 years.

Research & Innovation

The university's vibrant research community takes on some of the most pressing challenges of our times, with research areas including:

• Research Areas
• Facilities
• Research Office
• Innovation Office
• Research Portal
• Researcher Development Centre
• Research Community Portal (Internal)
• HR Excellence in Research
• Research centres, institutes, and units

Colleges & Schools

The University of Galway has several colleges and schools, including:

• Adult Learning and Professional Development
• College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
• College of Business, Public Policy and Law
• College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
• College of Science and Engineering

Community Engagement

At the University of Galway, community engagement is valued, with many courses including work placements or community projects. The university believes that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real-world context.

Alumni & Friends

There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. The university encourages alumni to stay connected through social networks and update their details online.