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University College Dublin: Heart Failure
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Professional Certificate Heart Failure Nursing is a 10 ECTS level 9 programme that is based on the curriculum developed by UCD and The Heart Failure Association & Council of Nursing & Allied Professionals of the European Society of Cardiology. It focuses on the role of the nurse in the care of persons with heart failure. This course will provide the nurse with an opportunity to develop, enhance and maintain the specialist skills that are required to care for patients with heart failure.
This course will provide you with professional currency and credibility in the clinical setting. You will be afforded a rewarding educational experience which you can apply directly in clinical practice. The key knowledge and skills gained on this course will also enable you to innovate and lead in your area of practice.
Professional Certificate
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements Must hold a primary degree or equivalent in Nursing or a related discipline. Must be entered onto the appropriate division of the Nurses Register maintained Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) A Higher Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Nursing is desirable, but not essential. Must have at least one year’s post-registration experience at time of application. Be employed as a registered nurse providing clinical nursing care to persons with heart failure. Documents Required Please forward copies only – NO ORIGINALS at this stage Photocopy of current An Bord Altranais Registration & PIN Transcripts of Academic Study (unless previous UCD student) Photocopy of Birth Cert/Passport (unless previous UCD student) Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable) Proficiency in English (applicants whose native language is not English) One completed Professional Reference Form (current Clinical Nurse Manager) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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