Qualification : MICRO-CREDENTIAL (9)
Award Type and NFQ level : MICRO-CREDENTIAL
CAO/MU Apply code : MMC31
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The Autumn 2025 delivery of this course is approved for the HCI Pillar 3 50% Learner Fee Subsidy. For more information see our webpage.
This micro-credential is aimed at practitioners who are working in contexts where trauma is impacting on the individuals and communities they serve. The course explores the nature, prevalence and impact of trauma, drawing on the latest theory and research in the field. Content includes, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment disruption, community adversity, intergenerational trauma and the conditions necessary for healing and resilience.
Through discussion, reflective journalling and critical praxis, practitioners will develop an understanding of peoples lived experience through a trauma lens and explore the implications for trauma-informed education, care, or service design within their organisations. With a strong grounding in mindful compassion, the micro-credential also supports practitioners to develop their own self-care strategies to help protect against vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
Note: On successful completion of this micro-credential you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by Maynooth University as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level.
Level: Aligned to NFQ Level 9
ECTS: 10
Fee: 1,000 EUR
Applicants should hold at a minimum a 2:2 grade National Framework of Qualifications Honours (Level 8) award or an equivalent international qualification in a relevant discipline.
Applicants who do not hold a primary or higher degree but have sufficient and relevant professional experience are also welcome to apply. Please see our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) webpage for further information. Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed copy of the RPL form along with any supporting documentation with their application.
For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please refer to the Language Competencies section of the Maynooth University Micro-credentials Entry Requirements and the English Language Requirements tab here for the tests and scores that are accepted.
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This micro-credential will be delivered on campus in Maynooth University on Wednesdays evenings, 5:00-8:30pm, over a six-week period.
2025 Course Delivery:
Sept. 24th, Oct. 1st, Oct. 8th, Oct. 15th, Oct. 22nd and Nov. 5th
This course is not yet accepting applications. To be among the first to hear when applications open, please register your interest by completing this short form.
Please upload the following documentation with your application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed.
- Valid passport/passport card OR birth certificate.
- Official university degree parchment or transcript (if applying with a qualification). In such cases, the transcript/parchment must include full name, name of the qualification, conferring date and name of awarding body.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application form (if applying as a professional with relevant experience).
- Proof of English language competency (where relevant).
Note: failure to provide the above documentation may result in a delay to your application being processed.