Date Programme
Fee
CEUs
Dec 5 Competency-based Interview Skills 5 This programme assists participants to prepare for a competency-based interview, which is based on the premise that past experience can predict future behaviour.This is an increasingly common style of interviewing that enables candidates to show how they would demonstrate certain behaviours and skills in the workplace by answering questions about how they have reacted to, and dealt with, previous workplace situations.The programme will provide an overview of curriculum vitae development and will outline the steps in the interview process.Role play will be used to ensure that participants are able to communicate their knowledge and experience effectively for any future interviews. Dec 10 Phlebotomy €90 members; €145 non-members 4 This programme provides participants with the skill and theory to perform phlebotomy in a competent and safe manner. It will cover topics such as sites used for phlebotomy,criteria for evaluating a vein,principles of an aseptic technique as well as complications that may arise during and after the procedure. Guidance will be given on how to reassure the individual in relation to the procedure and on gaining consent.While this course will provide the necessary skills to undertake phlebotomy, it will be necessary for each nurse and midwife attending to abide by their local policy on phlebotomy in their place of work and hold an up-to-date hand hygiene training certificate (within the last two years). Dec 10 Nursing the Cardiac Patient €90 members; €145 non-members 6.5 This programme provides a forum to update nurses on national and international trends in the holistic management of patients with cardiac disease.A particular focus of the course is to ensure that content is based on current evidence-based practices within the field of cardiology.The programme is designed to examine new developments in cardiac nursing, particularly in the area of medications and chronic heart failure. Other key topics which will be covered include; cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac tests and assessments.The programme promotes the delivery of quality care for patients which is based on current evidence-based practice. Dec 11 ECG Interpretation €90 members; €145 non-members 6 This programme will provide participants with knowledge of cardiac rhythms,rhythm analysis and electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation. It will explore monitoring for arrhythmias, as well as sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation and AV block.The interpretation of P wave, QRS complex, ST segment,T wave and the identification of abnormal features will be covered. The 3 lead, 5 lead and 12 lead ECG will be explained using examples. Lead placement and position will be explored, as well as how to systematically read an ECG. Please note this study day may either be a follow on from a previous study day titled ‘Nursing the Cardiac Patient’ or a stand alone day. Dec 11 & 12 Coaching Your People to Improved Performance €230 members; €350 non-members 13 Understand and learn the key coaching skills, how to use the world-renowned coaching model and how to conduct coaching meetings. By providing coaching to your employees and team members, you will enable them to engage in self-reflection and help them focus on key aims and objectives,supporting their personal and professional development plans.Coaching helps people focus on the behaviour or skills that will have a significant impact on them and their organization and it helps people in managing their responsibilities better,developing new skills and in improving their wellbeing. Coaching is a form of personalised support to deal with any issues which are impacting on their performance. This ultimately will enable the person being coached to achieve their professional and personal goals. Dec 12 Wound Care Management €90 members; €145 non-members 5 This programme will ensure professional competency in the area of wounds as perAn BordAltranais Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery and provide participants with the knowledge to ensure their practice is founded in the latest research/guidance. Jan 21 Management Skills for Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses €90 members; €145 non-members 5.5 This programme outlines the key competencies required for ward managers to be effective in their roles as leaders and managers in healthcare delivery. Clinical managers perform both managerial and leadership functions in order to provide effective healthcare delivery to patients.The programme will explore both management and leadership functions and how these are applied in practice so as to promote quality and safety of care. Key topics covered include: management principles and competencies, team building, delegation and clinical supervision. Participants will gain effective management competencies that can be applied in the workplace to promote quality and safety in healthcare delivery. Jan 22 Introduction to Clinical Audit €90 members; €145 non-members 5 This programme equips participants with the necessary skills to implement clinical audit in their practice and enable them to deliver evidence of improved performance for safer and better care for patients. Participants will be provided with an overview of clinical audit and be informed about each stage in the clinical audit cycle: topic selection, standards development, data collection, data analysis, reporting, implementing changes and re-audit.A detailed overview will be given on the characteristics and dimensions of quality as well as how best to measure and monitor quality in the workplace.There will be an emphasis on continuous quality and safety improvement in healthcare. €90 members; €145 non-members
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