Nursing - Gerontology
- Course code
- MHSC-GERO
- QQI level
- Level 9
- NFQ type
- Level 9 NFQ
- Duration
- 2 Years Full Time
- Attendance
- Full time
- CAO points
- —
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Galway
NFQ Level 9
Course summary
The PGDip/Master in Health Science (Gerontology) programme is for all nurses caring for older people in acute, community or long-term care settings. The programme recognises the need to enable and empower people to age with confidence, security and dignity. It also acknowledges the need for gerontological nurses to attain postgraduate specialist knowledge, skill and competence to effectively work with older people to achieve their individual goals and ambitions about their personal health and wellness.
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