Certificate in Nursing-Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult

Health and Science
Programme Short Title Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult
Programme Code 1365a Mode of Delivery Part Time Blended No. of Semesters 1
Semesters Per Stage 1 NFQ Level 9 Programme Credits 10
Language of Instruction English
Field of Study 0913 - Nursing and midwifery
Educational Aim of Programme This programme will allow nurses to develop their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of the deteriorating adult
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

On successful completion of this programme the learner should be able to :

# Description
PLO1 Critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to recognise and manage deteriorating adults within the health care setting.
PLO2 Demonstrate competence and critical thinking ability, which enhances assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care through discursive knowledge, reflection and evidence-based practice.
PLO3 Demonstrate evidence-based clinical practice skills and decision-making processes, essential for safe nursing practice. Perform a nursing assessment; plan and initiate care and treatment modalities within agreed interdisciplinary protocols to achieve patient/client-centred outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness.
PLO4 Utilise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical thinking in the performance of a comprehensive assessment of an acutely ill adult
PLO5 Adopt a holistic approach to nursing care and integrate evidence-based knowledge in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the deteriorating adult.
PLO6 Effectively manage the nursing care of the deteriorating adult. Determine priorities for care based on need, acuity and optimal time for intervention.
PLO7 Self-evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic / professional development.
PLO8 Actively contribute to the quality of care of the deteriorating adult through the use of evidence-based nursing practice. Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing knowledge and practice.

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Module Code Title
Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult