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Bobath Course – Introductory Modules – 2027
The NRH is pleased to offer Bobath Training Courses for qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, hosted on our campus in Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, and delivered in collaboration with the British Bobath Tutors Association (BBTA).
Course Title:
Rehabilitation of Postural Control and Functional Movement in the Neurologically Impaired Patient – The Bobath Concept
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Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January 2027: Module 1: Human Movement Analysis as a Basis of Clinical Intervention
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February: Module 2 2027: Postural Control and Recovery of Locomotion
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April: Module 3 2027: Postural Control and Recovery of Upper Limb Function
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Neurogenic Bowel Education Course for Carers: 
The aim of this course for Healthcare Assistants, Carers, families and friends is to provide attendees with the knowledge required for the practical care of the neurogenic bowel for individuals living with a spinal cord injury.
Date of next course to be confirmed soon …..
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NRH National Grand Rounds Online
Link to details here…
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Nurse Education Courses at the NRH
Details of all courses are listed below.
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Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction: Online Courses
Intended Audience: This course is aimed specifically at Registered General Nurses (RGNs), who wish to undertake neurogenic bowel management in patients with a spinal cord injury.
This training is specific to neurogenic bowel dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury and will include an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the bowel, including how spinal cord injury affects the bowel. It covers management strategies, bowel care programmes, simulation (practical demonstration with a mannequin).
RGNs who complete this course are encouraged to engage in supervised or peer supported clinical practice for a minimum of 3 cases afterwards.
(This educational course can be provided to other disciplines, particularly those working with patients with a spinal cord injury. Enquiries to: academic.dept@nrh.ie ).
For full course details and dates (2026 and 2027) for Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Online:
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Course details and dates (2026) for Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Online:
– Thursday 12 November – Ref NBD1126 – closing date for applications is 05 November – Book Now
– Thursday 10 December – Ref NBD1226 – closing date for applications is 03 December – Book Now
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Course details and dates (2027) for Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Online:
– Thursday 28 January – Ref NBD0127 – closing date for applications is 21 January – Book Now
– Thursday 18 February – Ref NBD0227 – closing date for applications is 11 February – Book Now
– Thursday 11 March – Ref NBD0327 – closing date for applications is 04 March – Book Now
– Thursday 22 April – Ref NBD0427 – closing date for applications is 15 April – Book Now
– Thursday 13 May – Ref NBD0527 – closing date for applications is 06 May – Book Now
– Thursday 10 June – Ref NBD0627 – closing date for applications is 03 June – Book Now
Full details of above courses….
Venue: ONLINE course via MS Teams
Time: Courses are run from 09.30am – 1.00pm
Cost: €100 per delegate
Delegates: Suitable for all registered nurses in both hospital and community setting
Certification / Accreditation: 3 CEUs from Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland NMBI.
Assessment of Clinical Assessment to be achieved locally *
Booking Deadline: Closing date for bookings – five working days before the course date
Confirmation: Bookings can only be confirmed once payment is received.
Please include a Purchase Order (PO) number
or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) bank transfer receipt with booking form.
Access: A link to the course will be sent two working days before the course date.
* Important Information: to be certified for this course, you must attend via computer or laptop, not a mobile phone or device. Your camera must be turned on for the entire duration of the course. the NRH has the right not to certify if full attention is not given to the course.
Facilitator: Paula Keane, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Spinal Cord Injury / Dysfunction
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Train the Trainer course in Neurogenic Bowel Management for Spinal Cord Injury:
This training is specific to registered nurses who wish to provide neurogenic bowel training locally.
All attendees must have previously completed a recognised course in Neurogenic Bowel Management and must have evidence from clinical practice in delivering neurogenic bowel care. [Evidence can take the form of a practice log, reflective portfolio and or a letter from a line manager].
Course date and details (2027) for Train the Trainer in Neurogenic Bowel Management for Spinal Cord Injury:
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Following this course, attendees will be able to:
- Design a course on management of the neurogenic bowel
- Deliver a course taking into account the different adult learning style
- Provide theoretical and practical assessment
- Evaluate a course content
Course Dates (2027):
– Thursday 29 April – Ref TTT0427 – closing date for applications is 22 April – Book Now
Course Details: The course runs from 9.00am – 5.00pm
Cost: €170.00 per delegate (including morning tea or coffee and lunch, including dessert).
Delegates: Suitable for all registered nurses in both hospital and community setting.
Accreditation: 6 CEUs from Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland NMBI. Assessment of clinical competency to be achieved locally.
Booking Deadline: Closing date for bookings – fifteen working days before the course date.
Confirmation: Bookings can only be confirmed once payment is received.
Please include a Purchase Order (PO) number
or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) bank transfer receipt with booking form.
Places: There are 12 places available for each course. Dates of courses are outlined above. Please note that this course is in high demand, so early booking is advised.
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Management of Neurogenic Bladder (including Male and SPC Catheterisation)
This training is specific to neurogenic bladder in patients with spinal cord injury and will include theoretical knowledge, practical demonstration with mannequin and course material. Note: this course is in high demand so early booking is advised.
For full course details and dates (2027) for Management of Neurogenic Bladder:
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Dates to be confirmed soon …..
Full details of above course are outlined below:
Details: Course runs from 9.00am – 4.30pm; cost is €125.00 per delegate
Delegates: Suitable for all registered nurses in both hospital and community setting
Accreditation: 6 CEUs from Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland NMBI. Assessment of clinical competency to be achieved locally.
Booking Deadline: Closing date for bookings – five working days before the course date
Confirmation: Bookings can only be confirmed once payment is received. Please include a Purchase Order (PO) number or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) bank transfer receipt with booking form.
Places: There are 10 places available for each course.
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Please complete booking form for relevant course date and include proof of payment (PO Number or EFT transfer receipt), and return to AcademicDept@nrh.ie by the closing date provided.
For further information please email AcademicDept@nrh.ie