Certificate in Nursing in Applied Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Practice
The aim of this programme is to support Registered Nurses to adhere to internationally recognised best practice guidance in Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory nursing care.Discipline: Nursing, Health Sciences and Social Care
Location: Mayo
NFQ Level: 9
Mode of Study: Blended Learning
Application Route: Apply direct to GMIT
Entry Requirements: Details under "Essential Information" below
Places: 16
Fee:
To be confirmed.
Why Study?
For many nurses working in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, this will be an upskilling programme, providing contextual skills and competencies to build, promote and manage their patient cohort.
Programme Modules
Semester one
- Advancing Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Practice
- Quality and Risk Management
- Fundamentals for Cardiovascular Nursing
- Procedural Sedation
Career Opportunities
This programme offers an excellent opportunity for registered nurses to move to the next stage of their career.
It is expected that graduates of the programme will also be well positioned to take a leadership role in Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory nursing practice.
Graduates will benefit from enhanced leadership and management competencies and applied skills that will improve their employability and effectiveness as professionals.
The proposed programme matches this objective, matching the needs of graduates in the Public and Private Healthcare Sector.
Follow-on Studies:
Students who have successfully complete this programme may continue their studies onto the Master of Science in Nursing in Applied Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Practice Programme.
Essential Information:
This programme is due to commence in February 2021 and will run for one semester.
The entry requirement for undertaking the programme is an Honours Degree (H2.2) in General Nursing. Current registration on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland live register. Candidates must be employed in a clinical area that is approved as an appropriate clinical learning environment by the programme board and satisfies the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Requirements and Standards for nurse applicants. Candidates must also remain in this employment for the duration of the programme.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be in line with GMIT Academic Code of Practice number 6.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements can apply through the RPL process.
Please contact them on: Admissions@gmit.ie
How to Apply
Apply through our Online Admissions System ,https://apply.gmit.ie, under application type 6M.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications for February intake is 5pm on Monday 1st February 2021.
Contact days
Face to face days will take place at the Mayo campus on the following days
Wednesday 10th February 2021
Wednesday 17th February 2021
Wednesday 14th March 2021
Overview of the programme delivery
For further information in relation to the delivery of the programme please click here.
