Nursing & Midwifery - Primary Community & Continuing Care

Advance your theoretical knowledge and develop a critical and questioning approach as you explore professional, clinical and managerial issues relevant to practice in Primary Community and Continuing Care (PCCC) settings with RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery.



Carve out your own learning path by choosing three optional modules most suited to your clinical setting and professional development needs. This programme is delivered part-time via an active blended learning approach including self-directed learning and live online classes approximately once every week.



Further support is provided through the module lead, programme director and regular online drop-in sessions.



This course is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications



Suitable for

This programme is designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in working in primary community and continuing care settings.

To be eligible for this programme you must:



Hold an NFQ Level 8 qualification. However, applicants who do not hold a Level 8 qualification may still be eligible to join the programme through our supported-entry pathway programme. This is subject to an assessment of prior learning and experience.



Have an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. For non-nursing applicants, you must have an active registration with an appropriate professional body.

6 months



Mode of delivery

Online - Part-time

Next start date January 2026

Upon the successful completion of this programme, students can progress to a postgraduate diploma.