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The Diploma Pain Management is a programme comprised of 6 taught modules with 2 integrated supervised clinical practicums. The programme consists of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits positioned at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality and Qualification Ireland [QQI] 2014)
The programme is for nurses and midwives and is therefore grounded in the science and practice of pain medicine within various clinical settings.
This programme addresses pain as a multidimensional and complex phenomenon, requiring effective diagnosis and management based on current knowledge and treatment of pain outcomes. The challenge for the student, supported by an expert clinical facilitator, will be to make a connection between theoretical pain knowledge and experiential pain knowledge in order to formulate an appropriate balanced treatment plan across a continuum of care, giving due consideration to patient expectations
Demonstrate detailed conceptual knowledge and understanding of acute, persistent non-cancer related pain and cancer pain
Reflect critically on effective ways of working with and improving care for people in pain, in light of continuing advances in pain theory, research and evidence.
Analyse strategies for managing pain interventions based on comprehensive and continual assessment of patient-specific benefits and risks.
Explore the various pathways for analgesics across the health care continuum, including the setting of acute, persistent, non-malignant pain and cancer pain.
Discover the conceptual bases for the application of a multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial therapeutic model across complex pain scenarios.
The programme is designed so that the practitioner can specialise in pain. In addition, this programme (60 credits) is an entry pathway for the MSc Advanced Pain Management (40 credits)/Prescriptive Authority (60 credits).
Completion of BSc level 8 is desirable/ Recognition of Prior Learning Portfolio.
Year 1 Autumn Trimester
NMHS 42230 Leadership & Organisational Dynamics
NMHS 43070 Pain Management
NMHS 43110 Acute and Persistent Pain Mechanisms To Treatment
Year 1 Spring Trimester
NMHS 42960 Advanced Health Assessment
NMHS 43270 Research Methods applied to Health Care
(Download dates for on-campus lectures)
NMHS 43170 Pharmacology and Pain Therapies Practicum
PLEASE NOTE - THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS IS 01 AUGUST 2020
The fees for your programme can be found at the links below. Search using your major code (the four-digit code beginning with 'X' which can be found in the key information box on this page).
Please note that UCD fees are subject to change annually. The fees shown include the student centre levy which must be paid by all students.
Funding:
If the fees for your programme are being paid by a third party (full or partial), please ensure your funding organisation/sponsor/hospital contacts student.payments@ucd.ie. Please note this is not a student facing email address.
Student Queries:
If you have any queries about your fees, please contact the Student Desk:
https://www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/
Application Fee:
Please note that all applicants are required to pay the €50 application fee. Your application cannot be processed fully unless the application fee has been paid.
More information about fees is available on the UCD website at the link below:
The fees for your programme can be found at the links below. Search using your major code (the four-digit code beginning with 'X' which can be found in the key information box on this page).
Please note that UCD fees are subject to change annually. The fees shown include the student centre levy which must be paid by all students.
If you are being funded to do your programme, please make sure your organisation gets in contact with student.payments@ucd.ie. Please note that all applicants are required to pay the €50 application fee. Your application cannot be processed fully unless the application fee has been paid.
More information about fees is available on the UCD website at the link below:
If you have any queries about your fees, please contact student.payments@ucd.ie
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) applications must be submitted online through your SISWeb account.
There are two instances in which you can apply to have recognised prior learning taken into account when applying for a programme in UCD.
1. RPL for admission to a UCD programme
If you are a prospective student seeking admission to UCD and you do not meet the required admissions criteria as set down for a particular programme of study in UCD, you may apply to be admitted based on prior learning.
2. RPL for exemption from a module or modules on a UCD programme
If you have been accepted onto a UCD programme and wish to have credit transferred towards the requirements of the UCD programme of study, you may apply for RPL from a module or modules.
When applying for RPL, please note the following:
TO APPLY FOR RPL PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://sisweb.ucd.ie/usis/W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=APPLY
Please read the UCD Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning at this link: UCD Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning