Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment - Microcredential - Waterford
The aim of the blended learning special purpose award is to enable registered nurses to develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills to undertake a comprehensive health assessment in practice.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
4 months, blended.
Delivery
Blended delivery over 1 semester with 1 contact day per week:
Online approx. 9 days per semester
Onsite approx. 3 days per semester one day every 4th week
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:
Be a registered Nurse with NMBI
Be currently employed in health care provision
Hold a level 8 qualification
*Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the SETU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
Basic IT skills are essential to complete this course.
Applicants may be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Nursing
MSc in Professional Nursing
Opportunity
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to undertake Level 9 education and advance their clinical practice, knowledge and skills. Its content supports the Department of Health’s (2019) policy on the development of nursing and midwifery graduates towards roles as Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026
The aim of the blended learning special purpose award is to enable registered nurses to develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills to undertake a comprehensive health assessment in practice.
Unique Features
Fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
HSE staff may be eligible to apply for funding to their local NMPDU
Delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face delivery to allow greater flexibility to learners
This 10 credit special purpose award will support students to
Undertake a comprehensive Advanced Health Assessment
Integrate and synthesize knowledge of altered homeostasis
Develop skills in order to make accurate clinical judgements
Describe anatomical and physiological organ systems
Develop strategies for Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration