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Short Course | Nursing

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming (EMDR)

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(NB: delivery in 24/25 subject to accredited trainer availability)

Also available as a postgraduate certificate.

Northern Ireland has the highest recorded levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the world, we are unfortunately the global capital of PTSD.

EMDR is a gold standard treatment for PTSD and is endorsed by NICE and WHO. The evidence base for EMDR Therapy to be helpful in other mental health conditions is growing.

Duration1 academic year
DeliveryBlended
Fees fromNo Fee
Start date21 Oct 2024

For provisional timetables, please refer to the section below titled Delivery.

A Short Course normally comprises 3 modules, which you can complete in one year as a part time course of study. On successful completion you will be awarded 60 CATs points at Level 3, and you may be eligible to progress onto our degree programmes.

Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it is not usually possible to run all courses each year.

 

Fees

Commissioned Health TrustNo Fee
Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25£2,375

Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change.
See details on how to pay your fees here.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: Some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.

The Programme

  • Course Content

    This short course consists of two blocks of study, the first is four days which is the Level 1 which is useful for single incident trauma and another four days which is Level 2, which is useful for more complex trauma. Level 1 and 2 both must be undertaken and attendance on all days is compulsory.

    The participant will need to have access to people presenting with the PTSD and later complex PTSD. The course will allow the participant to apply to join EMDR UK and Ireland and if they wish move to Accredited status and then Consultant status. EMDR supervision for 10 hours will be provided for all participants completing the course.

  • Outcomes

    The Short Courses in Health Studies aim to prepare you to meet the changes and challenges of health care delivery within the health service and independent sector. Modules within each Short Course are practice focused, thus helping you acquire enhanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to your area of practice.  In addition, you will be provided with the opportunity to advance health care knowledge and develop analytical and academic skills.

  • Delivery

    Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

    Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 16 September 2024 (Week 1) and finishes w/c 2 December 2024 unless otherwise advised.

    Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 13 January 2025 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 31 March 2025 unless otherwise advised.

    Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

    First Semester

    Monday - Thursday

    4 full days,

    9am - 5pm

    Mon – Thurs 9am – 5pm w/c 21/10/24 – 01/409 Medical Biology Centre 

    EMDR Supervision – as detailed on Canvas 

    Second Semester

    Monday - Thursday

    4 full days,

    9am - 5pm

    Mon-Thurs 9am – 5pm w/c 10/3/25 – 02/003 Medical Biology Centre 

    EMDR Supervision – as detailed on Canvas 

  • Selection Criteria

    Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

    International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

    Students accessing these Short courses must work in the relevant clinical area.

    Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.

Teaching staff

Dr Derek McLaughlin - Senior Lecturer

derek.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk

Dr Derek McLaughlin - Senior Lecturer

derek.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk


How to apply

Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.  
 
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry. 
 
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk

Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.