Stand Alone Module: Fundamentals of the Coaching Relationship
Course Overview
The module aims to critically review the development of and underpinning principles of health and wellness coaching. The groundwork will be laid for a mind-set shift in the student approach to facilitating clients to make changes in their health and wellness. The expert versus the coaching approach will be critically explored and the key values and ethics of coaching will be distinguished. The key relational skills of coaching will be practiced and critically reflected upon in this module.
Please note all stand alone modules run depending on sufficient numbers.
Applications and Selections
First Stand Alone Module (Nursing) Application Form
Second and Subsequent Stand Alone Modules (Nursing) Application Form
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a registered nurse on the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
OR
- Be registered on the appropriate allied health professional Register
(for those required to register with a professional body)
AND
Be currently employed in healthcare or social care either in: clinical or social care practice/management/ research /education. Some modules may only be undertaken while working in a specific discipline related area such as nursing. This is specified in modules descriptions.
Applicants will normally have gained a primary degree (health science/studies or social science/studies related) level 8 or evidence of equivalent academic credits. Students who do not have the aforementioned will be required to compile a portfolio to provide evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.
- International students will require a degree of fluency in the English language. An overall score of 7 in the IELTS Academic Test is required.
Additional Requirements
Duration
One Semester (Sept-Dec)
Next start date
September 2021
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
Closing Date
NFQ level
Level 9
Mode of study
Blended Learning: e-learning and two days College attendance.
Course work and participation in on-line discussions. This module consists of lectures, workshops, discussion-groups, group work, presentations and seminars.
ECTS weighting
10
Award
Stand Alone Module: Fundamentals of the Coaching Relationship
CAO
Course code
Course Outline
Live classes will be held online through Adobe Connect on Wednesdays from 3-5pm each week. Students will attend the following days on campus:
Online Induction Days begining the week Monday 14th September 2020.
Workshop Day: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Who’s Suited to This Course
The Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies delivers a number of stand alone modules which address issues of interest to all health and social care professionals. Credits attained can be accumulated over a 2-3-year timeframe and put towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing/ Professional Studies). The modules are delivered in a flexible manner to accommodate the learning requirements of busy healthcare professionals. Alternatively, those who opt not to be assessed in the module receive a certificate of attendance.
Please note all stand alone modules run depending on sufficient numbers.
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Find out More
Dympna O’ Connell
Course Co-ordinator
School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies
T: +353 (0)71 9135611
E: doconnell@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
