Overview

This course is for those registered as health visitors in the UK who do not have a midwifery qualification that want to register and practice as a public health nurse in Ireland. This provides the required postnatal and infant health knowledge for public health nursing. 

Entry Requirements

Students must be a registered health visitor in the UK. 

What you will Learn

This course includes 5 weeks placement in a maternity setting.

Register with the NMBI in the Public Health Nurse division and practice as a PHN

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Nicola Gill Meeley

Email: Nicola Gill Meeley

How to Apply

Online Application Portal will be open from April until 21st July 2025.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Healthcare & Medicine
Academic programme: Choose the right micro-credential from the list

See also Nursing & Midwifery How to Apply