Dundalk Institute of Technology · Dundalk, Ireland

Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Sept

Introduction

Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing is a Masters program taught at Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Ireland. Intake: Sept. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 months (3 Semesters)) options.

The Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing at Dundalk Institute of Technology prepares learners with knowledge and critical thinking skills to promote positive mental health in the community, aligned with “Sharing the Vision - a Mental Health Policy for Everyone.” The programme develops advanced theoretical knowledge and innovative practice for community settings, including recovery in community mental health, trauma-informed care, integrated care, evidence-based practice, psychosocial interventions, leadership, and clinical decision making for advanced practice.

Dundalk Institute of Technology delivers the course one morning a week, typically from 09.00hrs to 12 or 13.00hrs, with live online lectures and 2 full days (09.00hrs to 16.00hrs in the semester) face to face workshops in DkIT. Students also complete independent learning. The programme is 18 months across 3 semesters, with blended delivery (online and in-class) and part-time study.

Modules

Recovery in Community Mental Health (10 ECTS)
Trauma Informed Care within Mental Health Care (10 ECTS)
Integrated Care and Specialist Skills (10 ECTS)
Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice (10 ECTS)
Psychosocial Interventions in Professional Practice (10 ECTS)
Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing at Dundalk Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Dundalk Institute of Technology.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dundalk Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with NMBI or equivalent
Be currently employed in a setting providing services for individuals who experience a mental health disorder
All applicants will hold a relevant Level 8 qualification in Nursing
Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. (view policy) Learn more about RPL at DkIT
International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.

IELTS 6.5