Surgery & Medicine - Diagnosis Management & Care of the ENT Patient

Enhance your clinical practice by developing theoretical knowledge necessary to provide evidence-based, quality care to ENT patients. As part of the ongoing implementation of the HSE's Model of Care for Otolaryngology, the programme aims to enhance the delivery of high-quality patient care in the community.



This RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery programme is delivered part-time via an active blended learning approach including self-directed learning and live online classes approximately once every week along with in-person clinical skills teaching in RCSI.



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



The award title for this course is Postgraduate Certificate Nursing (Diagnosis Management and Care of the ENT Patient).



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



Suitable for

This programme is designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care or community-based services including nurses, medical practitioners, audiologists and physiotherapists.

What you will learn



Interdisciplinary Management of Patients Suffering from Aural Disorders

Focus on ear anatomy, physiology, and management of conditions like cerumen impaction, otitis externa, and CSOM.



Interdisciplinary Management of Patients Suffering from Nasal /Paranasal Disorders

Learn nasal anatomy, physiology, and manage conditions like epistaxis, sinonasal allergy, and nasal polyposis.



Interdisciplinary Management of Patients Suffering from Throat, Neck, and Oral Cavity Disorders

Learn pathophysiology and management of throat infections and laryngeal conditions encountered in a primary care setting.

To be eligible for the 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.



English language requirements for Postgraduate programmes are published at

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/policies-and-guidelines/english-language-requirements



Applicants who have completed undergraduate/postgraduate full-time studies in the medium of the English language (three or more years cumulatively), and students registered with the NMBI, are exempt from these requirements.

6 months



Mode of delivery

Online - Part-time

Next start date TBC

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