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Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care - (Level 8)

This NMBI accredited Level 8 (10 ECTS) Module is delivered over one semester once a year in Technological University of Shannon, Athlone

This module contains six units of learning:

  • Pre-operative Care of the patient
  • Intra-operative Care of the patient
  • Post-operative care of the patient
  • Specific conditions and emergency care
  • Additional Learning elements

To be eligible to apply you must:

  • Be registered as either registered general nurse or a registered midwife on the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMB.)
  • Be currently employed as a nurse or midwife in the specialised perioperative area in the anaesthesia/ recovery room of the HSE and HSE. funded hospitals.
  • Have an up-to-date certificate in Basic Life Saving Skills, administration of intravenous medication and intravenous cannulation and venepuncture.
  • Have a signed site declaration form and a letter of support if you are a HSE employee from the Director of Nursing and/ or Midwifery confirming their support for you to attend and the availability of a clinical mentor in practice.

Contact

Informal enquiries can be sent to:

Aileen O'Brien, Nurse Lead

Phone: 087 663 7922

Email: aobrien@coa.ie