Higher Diploma in Behaviours that Challenge

Higher Diploma in Behaviours That Challenge

Duration	Mode	Level	Application to	Latest Points
1 year	Part Time	8	Admissions Office, AIT	Median Final

This programme is designed for nurses to enable them to reflect systematically on their practice and to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, theory and practice in the area of challenging behaviour. The delivery mode allows students to acquire a qualification over an academic year.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicant must be a Bord Altranais Registered Nurse, or at least equivalent professional grade in the HSE working in the intellectual disability services.

 

Access onto the course may be achieved via a Specia Purpose Award in Behaviours that Challenge.

Modules

• Communication and Health Service Management
• Behaviour Analysis
• Assessment of Challenging Behaviour
• Health Related Research
• Behaviour Management Strategies/Positive Skills Programme
• Clinical Placement

Progression

Futher study to a Masters in Nursing either taught or by research

Professional Recognition

An Board Altranais approved programme

Career Opportunities

May be useful in career progression to CNS or CNM positions

Additional Information

Closing date

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 June. Applications received after this time will only be considered if places are still available on the course. Applications should be returned to the Admissions Office, AIT. 

HDip in Behaviours that Challenge application form

 

Commencement date

This HDip programme will commence on 27 September 2012.