Overview

This level 9 module has been developed as a collaborative initiative between the Vascular Team, Saolta University HealthCare Group, the Discipline of Podiatric Medicine and the School of Nursing at University of Galway. The management of patients with vascular disease requires a multidisciplinary approach, expert knowledge and a dedication to service provision and service development underpinned by evidence-based practice. Being cognisant of this the module will be delivered by a team of experts in vascular diseases from a range of specialities including vascular, medicine, podiatry, nursing, and primary care experts. The focus of the module is to ensure that the student has the capacity to remain current and is capable of updating themselves on new interventions and approaches to the prevention and management of vascular diseases.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age.  Applicants should ideally have an Honours degree or higher diploma (level 8) in a relevant healthcare field.  If applicants do not have a level 8 they must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in previous two-years) a module at Masters level (level 9). We also require professional registration with a regulatory body i.e. CORU or NMBI for entry onto the module.

What you will Learn

This micro-credential is suitable for Podiatrists working in high risk settings, Nurses working in wound management, other interested HCPs.  

The course requires participation in two online classes (2.5 hours weekday evenings) and two in person classes in Galway (2.5 hours Saturday Am). Independent learning accounts for 90 hours. Industry project accounts for 90 hours, with weekly check ins.  

The goal of this module is to facilitate life-long learning. Therefore, the module has been carefully designed with the aim of ensuring that students have a thorough understanding of, and in-depth knowledge of the principles of prevention and management, and how these can be applied to vascular disease. Clinical care will be considered in the context of multi-professional management which will involve an appreciation of national and international guidelines in addition to a range of strategic healthcare polices and initiatives. Students will develop critical reasoning techniques and problem-solving skills, which will be verified by evaluation of evidence to enable sound judgements to be reached and effective multi-professional communication to take place. These themes will be developed with particular relevance to the student’s work setting.

Topics include:

• Vascular Anatomy
• Pathophysiology
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Carotid Stenosis, Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
• Aneurysmal Disease
• Chronic Venous Disease
• Emergency assessment
• Lymphoedema
• Health promotion
• Non-operative Management
• Clinical Skills

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 9.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

podiatricmedicine@universityofgalway.ie

Email: Podiatric Medicine

How to Apply

Online Application Portal will be open from 4th May 2026.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal