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Short Course | Nursing
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming (EMDR)
(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.
| Duration | 1 academic year |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 21 Oct 2024 |
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 Trust | No Fee |
| Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25 | £2,375 |
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. | |
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
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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.
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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.
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Delivery
First Semester
Monday - Thursday
4 full days, 9am - 5pm
Second Semester
Monday - Thursday
4 full days, 9am - 5pm
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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.
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.