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Accessibility & LanguageClinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice
Duration
12 weeks
Next start date
January 2025
NFQ
Level 9
ECTS
10 Credits
Mode of Study
Blended Learning
Apply By
Oct 31, 2024, 5PM
Fee
€1035
Overview
This micro-credential will examine clinical governance and its role in supporting safe practice. This micro-credential is designed to enhance nurses understanding of the principles and processes of clinical governance. This micro-credential is ideally suited for any nurse who would like to enhance their understanding of clinical governance and the application of the principles in practice to ensure safe standards of care for patients. This micro-credential is suitable for Nurses at all grades.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be a registered nurse and over 21 years of age.
What you will Learn
Topics include Clinical Governance, Clinical Decision-making, Risk Management, and Quality Improvement.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.
Contact
If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Mari Moran
Administrative Assistant (Wed & Fri)
School of Nursing and Midwifery | Áras Moyola | University of Galway
Phone: +353 91 49 3740Email: Mari Moran
How to Apply
From the 1st April 2025, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
Learn more about our application process.
Apply here: Online Application Portal
Online Application Portal will be open from April to the end of October
Learn more about our application process.
Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Healthcare & Medicine
Academic programme: Choose the right micro-credential from the list
See also Nursing & Midwifery How to Apply
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