Nursing Procedural Sedation - Micro-Credential - Mayo

This programme, developed in collaboration with Galway Clinic, provides Registered Nurses with the knowledge and skills to engage in safe practice with regards to procedural sedation within their scope of practice.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for Registered Nurses wishing to gain the knowledge and skills to engage in safe practice with regards to procedural sedation within their scope of practice.

What will I study?

Modules:

Procedural Sedation

Quality and Risk Managemen

Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Currently employed and directly working in an environment where procedural sedation is undertaken. Approval by the Director of Nursing to undertake the programme. A current Basic Life Support Certificate and competence in Intravenous Cannulation (evidence required). An admission checklist must be completed and signed by the Director of Nursing and a Consultant Anaesthetist prior to a place being offered.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

10

1 semester part time, blended delivery.



On-Campus Attendance

Two days of classroom attendance per week for one semester.

Fee: €1200



Details of course fees can be found with the course description in this prospectus or online. The fees indicated include examinations and internal assessments but do not include class materials unless otherwise indicated in the course details. Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately. An instalment plan, which is designed to give students the flexibility in paying their fees, will be offered.



Providing a place is still available on the course, your fee will be accepted and receipted in writing. In all cases, fees must be paid in full by second week of class.



Fee Payment

Once an application and fee is processed, a written receipt will be posted to the applicant using the postal correspondence address provided on the application form. Students are advised to keep this in a safe place and bring it with them on the first night of classes. For security reasons, the preferred methods of payment are credit or debit card, cheque, postal order or bank draft.



Credit or Debit Card

Payment can be made using credit or debit card details over the telephone or by post. For security reasons, please do not email credit or debit card details.



Cash – Not Accepted

In line with Institute policy, the Lifelong Learning Office can no longer accept cash.



Invoice

Where the course fees are being paid for by an employer, the student should complete an application form and attach a letter of approval from the employer on company headed paper. Instead of a letter the employer may email the Life Long Learning office (attn.: Bridie Coleman) confirming their intention to pay the course fee to LLLMayo@gmit.ie.



Refund Policy

Cancelled courses

For a course to commence, a minimum number of student enrolments are required. If this number is not reached, the course is cancelled. When this occurs a full fee refund will be processed automatically and confirmation supplied by phone/email or web text.



Course Withdrawals

Accredited Programmes: If a student starts a programme and later decides to withdraw, a refund will be given in accordance with the GMIT Academic Regulations. A full refund is given up to 31 October, 2019. A partial refund is given up to 31 January, 2020. After these dates no refunds are given.



Single accredited module/course

If a student starts a course and later decides to withdraw, a full refund will be given if a request in writing (or email) is received by the Lifelong Learning office within 10 days from the start of the course. A 75% refund is given if requested up to three weeks from the start of the course, after this time refunds are not available.