Update your knowledge and specialise in specific areas of the healthcare sector with UAX’s health micro-credentials and university courses. Gain access to flexible, practical and skills-based training that you can apply in your professional practice.
Microcredential in Suicide Prevention in Digital Environments
Length:
50 hours
Price:
€300
Nutrition in strength and high-intensity sports
In collaboration with:
Length:
Annual
Price:
€300
The human microbiota: fundamentals and its impact on health
In collaboration with:
Length:
Annual
Price:
€300
Microcredential in Trauma Intervention and Psychological First Aid
Length:
50 hours
Price:
€300
Microcredential in AI Applied to Psychological Intervention
Length:
50 hours
Nutritional Intervention in the Microbiota: Probiotics and Dietary Strategies
In collaboration with:
Length:
Annual
Price:
€300
Anti-inflammatory nutrition: science, myths and practical application
In collaboration with:
Length:
Annual
Price:
€300
The healthcare sector is constantly evolving as a result of scientific advances, the introduction of new technologies and the emergence of increasingly specific care needs. Against this backdrop, keeping one’s knowledge up to date has become a fundamental part of the professional development of healthcare professionals and others working in fields related to wellbeing and patient care.
Microcredentials in Health enable learners to acquire specialised skills through programmes that are shorter in duration than a conventional university degree. Their approach facilitates the learning of specific content without the need to complete a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree. At UAX, you will find university courses covering various fields of healthcare, such as psychological intervention, the prevention of and care for mental health issues, nutrition, the microbiota, and the application of new technological resources in professional practice.
Microcredentials are designed to help you apply what you have learnt to real-life situations. The content focuses on specific, up-to-date issues, avoiding overly general approaches and delving deeper into knowledge that can complement your academic or professional training. Depending on the programme you choose, you will be able to develop skills to:
Each micro-credential has specific content, duration and requirements. It is therefore advisable to consult the details of each course to find out about its academic programme and check which one best suits your objectives.
These courses are particularly aimed at healthcare professionals, specialists in psychology, nutrition and other health-related fields who wish to expand or update their knowledge. They may also be suitable for university graduates and students seeking to complement their education in a specific area.
The variety of programmes means there are options for different professional profiles and career stages: from those who need to update their knowledge in a field they are already working in, to those wishing to explore a new specialism before undertaking a longer-term qualification.
UAX’s Health micro-credentials are delivered online, allowing you to access the training from anywhere and organise your study around your personal and professional circumstances.
This format is particularly useful for those who work or have other commitments and need to progress at their own pace. Through the virtual learning environment, you can access the materials, complete the assigned activities and follow the programme’s progression without having to travel to campus.
UAX has extensive academic experience in the field of health and designs its training programmes in line with the current needs of professionals and the healthcare sector. Its micro-credentials combine specialisation, flexibility and practical application. This allows you to focus on a specific skill, update your professional profile and continue to advance your career without having to commit to the duration and workload of a more extensive university programme.
Explore the various health-related micro-credentials and university courses, compare their content and choose the programme that best suits your interests and professional goals.
A micro-credential in Health is a specialised, short-duration course that enables learners to acquire or update their knowledge in a specific area of healthcare. It focuses on specific skills and can complement previous studies or professional experience.
They are primarily aimed at healthcare professionals, specialists in psychology, nutrition and other health-related fields. Some programmes may also be suitable for graduates, students or anyone interested in broadening their knowledge of a particular subject.
The programme may include courses relating to mental health, psychological intervention, prevention, nutrition, the microbiome, diet and the application of new technologies in the healthcare sector. The courses on offer may be updated in line with the sector’s needs.
The micro-credentials included in this programme are delivered online, allowing you to undertake the training from anywhere and organise your study in a way that fits in with your personal and professional commitments.
The duration varies depending on the programme. Some micro-credentials are structured by training hours, whilst others follow a different academic structure. You can check the exact duration on each course’s details page.
Requirements may vary depending on the content and level of specialisation of each micro-credential. Before enrolling, please check the entry requirements set out on the programme page.
A micro-credential focuses on a very specific skill or subject and is usually shorter in duration. A master’s degree offers more extensive training and explores an area of knowledge in greater depth through a broader academic programme.
Yes. Its online format and limited duration make it easier for you to fit your studies in alongside your work and other commitments, although the level of commitment required will depend on the individual programme.
Upon completing the programme and meeting the established academic criteria, you will receive the relevant accreditation for the micro-credential you have undertaken. Specific details regarding the type of qualification or certification are set out in the information sheet for each course.
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