Acute Medicine Nursing - Micro-Credential - Mayo
Acute medicine as a speciality has developed rapidly over the last number of years both nationally and internationally. The aim of this programme is to enable acute medicine nurses to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely ill adults.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 semester part-time, blended.
On-Campus Attendance
Students attend college 1 day per fortnight with online work undertaken between college days.
Entry Requirements
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.
For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.
Further information
Total Fees €900
Who should apply?
The aim of this programme is to enable nurses working in Acute Medical Units to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely ill adults.
Modules
Assessment and Management of the Acutely Ill Adult within the Acute Medicine Unit
Examination & Assessment
This programme is assessed via 100% continuous assessment.
Course Coordinator: John Gately: john.gately@atu.ie