Dublin Certificate in Evidence Based Spirituality for Healthcare Spring 2026

The aim of the Dublin Certificate in Evidence Based Spirituality for Healthcare is to provide an opportunity for participants to develop theoretical knowledge in spirituality and spiritual care in the context of healthcare. It also provides participants with an opportunity to explore their own spirituality. The course will also explore issues related to assessing spiritual needs, exploring existential issues, responding to spiritual distress and the provision of spiritual care at end-of-life.

The course will adopt a blended learning approach, with online lectures and facilitated in person workshops, over a period of 11 weeks beginning on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.  The course is facilitated by chaplaincy and education staff from Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services.

The in-person days are:

• 20^th January 2026
• 17^th February 2026
• 24^th March 2026 (Assessment Day)

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Please Note: A €25 administration fee will apply if paying by invoice

‘This course empowered the spiritual aspect of my life as a person and as a nurse’  (Course participant Spring 2025)

‘I found the course to be complete in approach.  The interesting thing was that I found the understanding and processing all came together.’  (Course participant Spring 2025)

‘A very informative course with interesting topics, it stimulates my appetite for more spiritual learning.’  (Course participant Spring 2025)

‘The good thing is that it makes you think about life and death, about what is after death and about the way we really are as a whole and part of something greater.’  (Course participant Spring 2025)

‘Everything was very informative. I loved learning and hearing new things and all perspectives.’  (Course participant Spring 2025)