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Acute Medicine
Certificate
Course Details
| Course Code | GA_SAMEC_S08 |
|---|---|
| Level | 8 |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Credits | 10 |
| Method of Delivery | Blended |
| Campus Locations | Mayo |
| Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
The Certificate in Acute Nursing is a 12-week course providing clinical education for nurses working in Acute Medical Wards (Level 8, 10 ECTS).
Acute medicine as a speciality has developed rapidly over the last number of years both nationally and internationally. It is defined as part of general (internal) medicine concerned with the immediate and early specialist management of adult patients who present to or from within hospitals as urgencies or emergencies.
The aim of the programme is to enable acute medicine nurses to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely ill adults.
Given the acuity of patients who present to Acute Medical Units it is recognised that there is a need to develop additional clinical expertise among acute medicine nurses. In light of this a consortium of six Institutes of Technology has been commissioned by the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) H.S.E. to deliver a Level 8 Special Purpose Award in Acute Medicine Nursing for nurses working in Acute Medical Units.
This programme supports the commitment made by ONMSD H.S.E. in association with the National Acute Medicine Programme, to provide clinical education for nurses working in Acute Medicine Units.
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Assessment and Management of the Acutely Ill Adult within the Acute Medicine UnitThe aim of this module is to facilitate nurses who care for patients within Acute Medicine Units/Emergency Departments to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. Learning Outcomes 1. Evaluate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to assess and manage acutely ill adults within an Acute Medicine Unit/Emergency Department. |
10 | Mandatory |
Examination and Assessment
This programme is assessed via 100% continuous assessment.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
Students attend the ATU Mayo Campus 1 day per fortnight with online work undertaken between college days. A focus of the day in college will be skills development.
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Entry Requirements
Information required when applying:
Interested students will be required to provide evidence of:
Approval from the applicants line manager (ADoN or above)to participate in the course.
Confirmation that the applicant will be employed in an Acute Medicine Unit/Emergency/General Medical Department 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.
NMBI registration.
Careers
The aim of the Certificate in Acute Medicine Nursing is to enable nurses working in Acute Medical Units to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely ill adults.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
- Registered General Nurses.
- Currently engaged in a HSE or HSE funded Acute Medicine Unit/Emergency/General Medical Department for the duration of the programme.
- Nurses from non HSE and non HSE funded organisations who work in Acute Medicine Unit/Emergency/General Medical Department may be offered a place on the course subject to meeting the course entry criteria and the availability of places.
Contact Information
John Gately
Programme Chair
T: +353 (0)94 904 3247
E: john.gately@atu.ie
