Post-Graduate Certificate [Management of Elder Abuse] From University College Dublin

The Professional Certificate in the Management of Elder Abuse programme at University College Dublin offers students in-depth, up to date knowledge about key issues covering all aspects of elder abuse, including: detection; reporting; investigation; caring for victims; and prevention of elder abuse in acute, chronic and community care settings.

The programme also covers contextual issues related to elder abuse such as ageism, mental capacity, and the sociology of ageing.

Career Opportunities:

Protecting older people is a fundamental part of many health and social care settings. Successful candidates would be able to advance their career in all seeing in health and social care as well as the voluntary sector. The programme also gives the option to progress to a full MSc in Gerontology for Healthcare Professions.