Living Well with Chronic Cardiac Illness - Micro-credential

Overview

Who is this Micro-credential for?

This micro-credential will be offered to registered nurses working either in the hospital or community setting who care for patients with chronic cardiac conditions or those who are at risk of developing this condition.

Why should I take this Micro-credential?  

The aim of this micro-credential is to enhance knowledge and competencies in caring for a person living with chronic cardiac disease. This will facilitate a shift from disease-focused to a more person-focused model of care.

When can I start this Micro-credential?  

There is one in-take annually in January

What do I need to be accepted onto this Micro-credential? 

Entry requirements 

Hold a level 8 degree in nursing / Or satisfy the course committee that they can successfully complete the micro-credential programme based on evidence of nursing experience in any healthcare setting with patients or service users with a cardiac chronic disease and evidence of recent CPD. 

Prerequisite documents 

Current CV, Transcript of degree (as applicable), Professional Reference, & copy of NMBI registration 

What will I learn? 

Learners who complete this 10 ECTS micro-credential will be able to:

• L01: Employ the most recent evidence to demonstrate an in-depth nursing knowledge and care of patients with chronic cardiovascular illness.
• L02: Critique the importance of patient-centred care and holistic approaches to cardiovascular recovery or to living well with chronic cardiac illness. 
• L03: Critically examine the role of the nurse in relation to supporting self-management and lifestyle modification.
• L04: Critically discuss the role of the nurse and multidisciplinary team in facilitating and maintaining an environment which promotes patient dignity and respect throughout the life cycle continuum.

What will I do? 

Engage in online-directed and self-directed learning activities.

Take part in discussions on key issues and peer to peer learning groups 

Complete Making Every Contact Count: On-line programme and face to face workshop

How will this Micro-credential be delivered? 

The micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format There will be a total of 250 hours allocated to this module. The proposed in class sessions will be 4 days. The remainder of direct hours will be held online and asynchronously.

How is this Micro-credential assessed? 

Case Study Presentation Assessment