Certificate in Education & Wellbeing of the Older Person
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The Certificate in Education and Wellbeing of the Older Person is a new programme offered by Mary Immaculate College. Recognising that for many the period after retirement can now span two decades; a time to continue personal development, education and learning. This programme aims to address the largely unmet wellbeing and educational needs of older persons across different settings.
The Level 6 programme offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in working with older people to promote learning and wellbeing. The programme will focus on the holistic education and wellbeing needs of older persons.
Programme Structure
The one year programme combines Academic Modules and work practice.
The core modules to be studied in the programme are;
- Active Ageing – Health Promotion and wellbeing
- Education and the Older Person
- Ageing Society & Sociology
- Physiology & Psychology of Ageing
- The Role of the Older Person Practitioner – Identity, Influence & Professional Practice
The participants must have access to an older person context where they can implement what is learned during the programme and reflect upon practice. If applicants are not already working within an older persons sector, it is their responsibility to source a placement for the programme.
Programme Delivery
The programme is a 1 year part-time programme. It is envisaged that elements of the programme will be offered through blended learning.
Who should apply?The Certificate in Education and Wellbeing of the Older Person (Level 6) is open to individuals who work with, or wish to work with or on behalf of older persons from an educational and wellbeing perspective. It is anticipated that applicants w would be recruited from a variety of backgrounds including informal carers, formal care workers, health and social care practitioners and individuals working in the formal and adult education sector
Entry Requirements:Applicants will be required to hold at least a FETAC level 5 qualification (8 modules) in Care of the Older Person (or equivalent). Garda vetting will be required.
In exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate significant prior experience and learning (RPL). Applicants who apply through this route (RPL) will be required to attend for interview and may be required to undertake
a short written test before admission.
Founded in 1898, MIC is Ireland’s leading university-level College of Education and Liberal Arts. The College has a growing and diverse community of 3,500 students enrolled in undergraduate programmes in Education, Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Care and Education, and Theatre Studies, as well as a range of postgraduate programmes at Diploma, MA and PhD levels.
MIC has a vibrant international community and offers a caring, supportive environment that is ideal for students away from home for the first time.
Committed to excellence in teaching, learning & research
- Ireland’s most prestigious and highly-ranked university-level college of education and humanities
- Educating 40% of Ireland’s primary school teachers and Ireland’s top students
- Highly research-active faculty engaged in developing international best practise
- 82% of faculty have PhDs, one of the highest ratios in Ireland
- 2% attrition rate across Education programmes and only 4% across all programmes ...
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