The aim of this programme is to provide post-graduate nurses and midwives with the specialist knowledge, clinical competencies, and leadership skills needed to deliver high-quality, patient-centred pre-assessment care while ensuring nationally recognized validation of their expertise in advanced decision-making and evidence-based practice.
Delivery:
This programme is delivered fully online.
Qualification
Certificate in Clinical Pre-Assessment(10 credits, Level 8).
Applications and Sponsorship
Applications for formal academic study and funding for the program needs to be made by individual nurses/midwives and their Director of Nursing / Midwifery to the relevant NMPDU/CNME using a standard post-registration education funding application form.
The NMPDU/CNME will provide all successful applicants with a letter of confirmation of funding for the foundation education programme in advance of the commencement of the programme. This letter must be submitted to SETU online with your application.
Assessment
Includes a written assignment, MCQs’ and a competency development workbook.
Role and responsibilities of the clinical pre-assessment nurse/midwife
Anaesthesia and Preoperative Assessment
Pre-operative Investigations
Medication Management
Communication
Perioperative Management of Chronic Diseases
Registered General Nurses or Midwives/ NMBI registered
Students will be required to provide evidence of:
Confirmation of support:
Approval from the applicant’s line manager (ADoN or above) to participate on the course.
Confirmation that the applicant will be employed or have access to work in the Pre-Assessment Unit for the duration of the programme.
Confirmation that a suitably qualified clinical practice supervisor is available to assess and support the applicant during the course.
Evidence of existing Level 7 academic qualification.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see our website for more details on English Requirements
Nurses and Midwives from non HSE and HSE funded organizations who work in a Pre-Assessment Unit may be offered a place on the course subject to meeting the course criteria and the availability of places
Fill in the relevant details and have it signed by your line manager
Create an electronic copy of the signed form (e.g. take a pic of it with your phone) and upload the electronic copy of the signed form below.
2. Letter of Confirmation of Funding:
Please upload here
On successful completion of this programme students will have attained the first stage of the Professional Development Pathway for Registered Nurses working in Pre-Assessment Units in Ireland. It is envisaged that Stage 2 will involve completing a level 9 award in Pre-Assessment Nursing which will offer recognition and transferability of knowledge and skills within the health service, ensuring they can become experienced at making complex decisions and evaluating practice.
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