Postgraduate Courses
The Centre for Gerontology & Rehabilitation currently offers programmes in Older Person Rehabilitation (OPR) and Dementia. The OPR programmes have been running since 2011. These are flexible, practical, interdisciplinary programmes covering key topics in gerontology and rehabilitation and can be tailored to suit a student's own particular needs.
Older Person Rehabilitation (OPR) courses
Since 2011 our programmes in Older Preson Rehabilitation have grown from strength to strength. We include an in-depth study module for 15 credits for all students to concentrate on a single area of rehabilitation and have a wider range of modules including Neuromuscular Rehabilitation.
OPR can be taken at Postgraduate Certificate or Masters level or through individual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules. Explore our OPR courses below.
Dementia courses
Our Dementia programmes provide healthcare professionals with the skills to expertly care for the person with dementia from diagnosis to end-of-life. Links to both are provided below and we would be very happy to talk to perspective students about these exciting new programmes.
OPR CPD Semester 1 Courses
Students can only take 20 credits worth of individual CPD modules. If you wish to continue studying after taking 20 credits you will have to apply to register for the PG Cert or MSc programme. Please contact the Centre if you wish to discuss this option.
OPR CPD Semester 2 Courses
Students can only take 20 credits worth of individual CPD modules. If you wish to continue studying after taking 20 credits you will have to apply to register for the PG Cert or MSc programme. Please contact the Centre if you wish to discuss this option.
NMBI Approved Courses
The following programmes and CPD modules have been approved by Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (NMBI) for their Category 2 Post-Registration courses.
| Course | Type | Approval Period |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Older Person Rehabilitation | Taught Programme | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation | Taught Programme | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation | Taught Programme (exit award only) | 30 Sep 2025 |
| MSc Dementia | Taught Programme | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia | Taught Programme | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Dementia | Taught Programme (exit award only) | 10 Oct 2024 |