The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate consists of two blocks of study, the first relating to single incident trauma and the second which is useful for more complex trauma. Both blocks of study must be undertaken and attendance on all days is compulsory.

  Participants will need to have access to people presenting with the PTSD and later complex PTSD. The course will allow those students completing this PG Cert to apply to join EMDR All Ireland and if they wish to do so then move to Accredited status and on to Consultant status. Initial EMDR supervision for 20 hours will be provided for all participants completing the course.

  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.

  • HSN7079 Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR 1)
  • HSN7080 Enhancing Knowledge and Skills; Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR 2):
  • HSN7093 Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy -Supervision and Development of Professional Practice (EMDR 3)
• Outcomes

  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 20 hours will be provided for all participants completing the course.  Students can elect to either exit with the award of Postgraduate Certificate in EMDR or carry credits forward into further postgraduate study should they wish to do so. For example, students may wish to complete additional level 7 modules and a dissertation to make up the credits for the award of a Masters Degree in Advanced Professional Practice.

• 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, 21 September 2026 (Week 1) and finishes w/c  Monday, 14 December 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 18 January 2027 (Week 18) and finishes w/c Monday, 27 April 2027 unless otherwise advised.

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

  First Semester	As scheduled	TBC
  Second Semester	As scheduled	TBC

   

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants shall normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. 

  Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) may be considered on a case-by-case basis where they can demonstrate evidence of successful study at Level 6 in a healthcare related subject. 

  Applicants must provide evidence of at least 20 CAT points at Level 3/6. Certificates must clearly state level of study and credit worthiness in order to meet the entry requirements. 

  In addition, applicants accessing postgraduate certificates must be working in the relevant clinical area. 

  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)