ProfDip in Positive Health

To be eligible for the programme you must:

• Hold a level 7 or level 8 degree, or equivalent. If you don’t hold a bachelor degree, see the recognition of prior learning pathway outlined below.
• Be working in a relevant sector (e.g. healthcare, allied health, education, law, HR, management or equivalent). As there is an emphasis on well-being of self and others, you should ideally be working in a setting where you can apply your learning.
• Meet the English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent score on another standardised test. Please refer to the English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Certified proof should be uploaded with your application; see below for exemptions.

To be eligible for the programme you must:

• Hold a level 7 or level 8 degree, or equivalent. If you don’t hold a bachelor degree, see the recognition of prior learning pathway outlined below.
• Be working in a relevant sector (e.g. healthcare, allied health, education, law, HR, management or equivalent). As there is an emphasis on well-being of self and others, you should ideally be working in a setting where you can apply your learning.
• Meet the English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent score on another standardised test. Please refer to the English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Certified proof should be uploaded with your application; see below for exemptions.

This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to:

• Describe the basic epidemiology of chronic diseases of the modern era.
• Critically discuss new and emerging approaches to health and healthcare delivery.
• Critically assess the emerging constructs of integrative healthcare, lifestyle medicine, personalised medicine and positive health.
• Describe the inter-related concepts of prevention, treatment and sustainability and outline how these can be integrated into the pursuit of positive health.
• Identify and evaluate the implications of new healthcare paradigms, especially lifestyle and integrative medicine for the future of healthcare delivery.
• Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating research papers that are relevant to the development of new healthcare paradigms.
• Examine and critique the impact of the principles of positive psychology on health and wellbeing.
• Describe and critically assess the principles and practice of coaching for health, wellness and recovery (incorporating motivational interviewing).
• Critically evaluate and reflect on how increased self-awareness can be used to increase your own health and wellbeing.
• Critically appraise the role of self-management in positive health and apply this to one’s own health.
• Describe and critically discuss the role of meditation-based practices in optimising mind-body systems.
• Identify the core principles of positive organisational scholarship and critically evaluate their impact on employee engagement and well-being.
• Describe and analyse emerging concepts and practices relating to the creation of flourishing workforces and organisations.