Nursing - Fundamentals of Anaesthesia & Post Anaesthesia Care - Athlone
The aim of this N.M.B.I. accredited Certificate in Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care is to prepare registered nurses and midwives to develop and integrate requisite knowledge and skills to safely and effectively provide patient centred care within their scope of practice to enhance care provided to patients within the operating environment. This programme will enhance and develop the knowledge and skills of nursing and midwifery staff who assist with the delivery of anaesthesia and work in the post anaesthesia recovery units nationally.
Subjects taught
Year 1 - Semester 1
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care Credits: 10
Entry requirements
For entry on to the Level 8 Special Purpose Award Certificate in Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care all applicants must:
Be registered as either R.G.N. or R.M. on the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (N.M.B.I.).
Be currently employed as a nurse or midwife in the specialised perioperative area in the anaesthesia/ recovery room of the H.S.E and H.S.E. funded hospitals.
The Nurse/Midwife must have an up-to-date certificate in Basic Life Saving skills, administration of intravenous medication and intravenous cannulation and venepuncture.
A signed site declaration form and a letter of support if you are a H.S.E. employee from the Director of Nursing and/ or Midwifery confirming their support for you to attend and the availability of a clinical mentor in practice.
Duration
12 weeks, part-time.
Blended learning approach of 52 hours with 16 hours of in person attendance.
Post Course Info
Further Study
The Certificate in Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care may provide nurses and midwives with an opportunity to continue education at Certificate, Post Graduate Diploma and Masters level.
Career Opportunities
The Certificate in Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care enables the registered nurse and midwife to develop knowledge and skills as a competent staff member in anaesthesia and post anaesthesia care in physical and psychosocial assessment which can be utilised to expand scope of practice and contribute to the delivery of optimum patient care within the operating environment.