PhD Monitor
/Detail
Healthcare Management and Clinical Practice● OpenMastersPreview

Professional Practice in Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice

A master’s programme for registered nurses, midwives, and health/social care professionals to advance clinical management skills in complex behaviours.

Best for:Best for registered nurses, midwives, and health/social care professionals with at least two years of clinical experience seeking to specialize in managing complex behaviours in clinical practice.

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Dundalk, Ireland
More professors at Dundalk Institute of Technology
Clinical behaviour managementHealthcare professional developmentBlended learning in healthcare educationClinical practice leadershipComplex behaviour in clinical settings
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
—
Funding
—
1.5–2 years, part-time, blended
Start date
flexible (subject to intake)
Part-time
Location
Dundalk
Ireland

Overview

This master’s programme is designed for experienced healthcare professionals—specifically nurses, midwives, and health/social care practitioners—who are registered with their professional bodies. It focuses on developing advanced clinical skills for managing complex behaviours in healthcare settings. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, including blended learning, online lectures, and on-site workshops. Applicants must demonstrate at least two years of post-registration experience and meet specific health, safety, and technical requirements, such as certifications in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, and First Aid. The programme emphasizes real-world clinical practice and employer collaboration, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in healthcare environments.

Clinical practice managementHealthcare professional trainingBlended learningComplex behaviour interventionHealthcare leadershipNursing educationMidwifery practiceHealth and social care

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced clinical skills for managing complex behaviours in healthcare settings.
  • Engage in blended learning, including online lectures and on-site workshops.
  • Collaborate with employers to facilitate clinical practice and teaching experiences.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios and challenges.
  • Participate in health and safety training, including certifications in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, and First Aid.
  • Complete health declarations and maintain professional standards throughout the programme.

Requirements

Degree required: Registration with a recognised professional body (e.g., nursing, midwifery, or health/social care) and a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience. Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Degree offered: Master of Arts (Level 9 NFQ) in Professional Practice

Language: English proficiency sufficient for academic study and clinical practice (no formal test specified).

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • At least 2 years of post-registration clinical experience in nursing, midwifery, or health/social care.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, and First Aid.
  • Access to a PC/Mac with a headset and microphone, and reliable broadband internet for online participation.
  • Ability to attend on-site workshops as part of the blended learning model.
Nice to have
Prior experience in clinical management or leadership roles.Familiarity with digital learning platforms and tools.
Eligibility
  • Registration with a recognised professional body (e.g., nursing, midwifery, or health/social care).
  • Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
  • Good health and willingness to complete a health declaration.
  • Completion of Employer Support form to facilitate teaching practice.

Funding & terms

Type
Unknown
Amount
—
Duration
1.5–2 years, part-time, blended
Programme
—

Programme and admissions

Admissions not verified

A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.

Intake
Not confirmed by the source
Duration
Not confirmed by the source
Teaching language
Not confirmed by the source
Taught / research mode
Not confirmed by the source
Study mode
Not confirmed by the source
Campus
Not confirmed by the source
Prerequisites
Not confirmed by the source
Application instructions
Not confirmed by the source
Tuition
Not confirmed by the source
Funding
Not confirmed by the source

How to apply

Applicants must complete and submit an Employer Support form to agree to facilitate the learner’s teaching practice. The application process involves submitting required documents and may include an interview. The application is submitted via an online form.

Documents required
  • CV or professional resume
  • Employer Support form
  • Certification in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, and First Aid
  • Health declaration
  • Proof of registration with a recognised professional body
  • Transcripts or evidence of prior learning (if applicable)
↗Check programme and admissions
See the full position

Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.

No card · 10 free AI match scores
Explore this programme
Check admissions, intake and funding with the official source; a listing does not mean applications are open.