• University College Dublin is one of the largest, most established centres of learning in Ireland. Their UCD Professional Academy programme combines academic heritage with modern ambition to provide industry-leading professional courses. With flexible courses...

  • Exploring a Career Pathway for Home Support Workers in Ireland: Research Article Published in Frontiers in Health Services

    Exploring a career pathway for home support workers in Ireland: a systematic scoping review of the international evidence Article Publication in Frontiers in Health Services Our focus in LHP Skillnet is on areas of...

  • Background Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet (LHP Skillnet) is a is a not-for-profit learning network co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and our member companies. We are the only Network dedicated exclusively to supporting the private healthcare...

  • The Foundation Course in Gerontological Nursing is an NMBI-accredited programme for Nurses in the Residential, Acute, and Home Care sectors.

    This 5-day programme is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and skills required to care for older individuals in diverse healthcare settings. Successful completion earns a Foundation Certificate in Gerontological Nursing, with 35...

  • Our Certificate in Dementia is the first course of its kind to be accredited by QQI at Level 5 and the leading qualification in the area.

    Developed by LHP Skillnet, this unique programme is designed to enhance skills and deepen understanding in the specialist area of Dementia Care. It is accredited by QQI at Level 5, making it the...

  • QQI-accredited at Level 6, the Leadership in Healthcare course for Home and Residential Care is one of our most popular programmes.

    Our 5-day Leadership for Healthcare programme is tailored to address the particular challenges of leading people and organisations in the residential and home care sector. For this purpose, it offers practical approaches to applying...

  • Our QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support is the first choice for aspiring Healthcare Assistants in Ireland.

    The Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5, Major Award) is the industry-standard qualification for aspiring Healthcare Assistants in the Republic of Ireland. To earn it, students must complete 8 modules chosen from a...