Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| IDEA Academy | Certificate | On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
EU Students Fees |
| 8 months | Part-Time | €4,200 | |||
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Non-EU Students |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| €5,650 | TBA | Assignments |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 5, with 41 ECTS.
This bridging course is aimed at third-country nationals who possess a nursing qualification at minimum MQF level 5. This programme’s theoretical component is intended to bridge the cultural and ethical differences between their practices and Maltese hospital procedures.
The Work Placement Clinical Practice, in fact, rather than supporting solely the theory, is aimed at familiarising the candidate nurses with the procedures and processes of Maltese hospitals.
This programme is built upon the competences, knowledge and skills as established by the EU Directive 2013/55. This bridging course is designed to lead the candidate nurse through a study journey to advance in knowledge, skills and competences amidst the challenges presented in a a multicultural health care service.
The study programme focuses also on providing learning opportunities of working within a multidisciplinary team in different health settings. The content includes developmental, physical physiological and spiritual aspects of human health as well as tools to deal with illness and challenging behaviour. The study journey provides learning opportunities both on campus – theoretical and simulation sessions – and work placement clinical practices within a multidisciplinary team in different health clinical settings.
The ultimate aim of practice is always the optimal delivery of care to the patient in care. With this in mind, this programme has been designed following the requirements and parameters of nursing responsibilities as established by ‘The Scope of Professional Practice’ of The Council for Nurses and Midwives, Malta (CNM).
Also, this programme focuses on the Maltese legislations related to the sector and promotes the ‘Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives’, of The Council for Nurses and Midwives, Malta. The course is structured in three mandatory components:
- Modular (theoretical) component;
- Supervisor-led simulation sessions;
- Work placement within a multidisciplinary team in different health clinical settings.
Completion of this study programme will allow successful candidates to be eligible to apply for registration as first level nurses with the Maltese Council of Nurses and Midwives.* *Please ensure that you have all requirements in place, as stipulated on the website of the Council of Nurses and Midwives.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of nursing responsibilities in providing professional care as established by the EU Directives 2013/55 and the ‘The Scope of Professional Practice’ of The Council for Nurses and Midwives, Malta (CNM).
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the sciences on which general nursing is based, including sufficient understanding of the structure, physiological functions and behaviour of healthy and sick persons, and of the relationship between the state of health and the physical and social environment of the human being.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and ethics of the profession and of the general principles of health and nursing.
- Demonstrate an understanding of nursing practices in accordance with the Maltese legislation.
- Develop an engaging and comprehensive understanding of research based literature on the subject of health care and solidarity with others.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical principles of professional nursing practices according to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives.
- Identify the challenges of working in a team and own role within the health team.
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning knowledge of the organisation and management of health care corresponding to the different health care situations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance towards personal and professional development.
Learning Outcomes for Work Placement
- Assist patients/residents in achieving optimum health, independence, recovery, or a peaceful death in a professional caring manner.
- Provide and manage direct practical nursing whether health promotional, preventive, curative, rehabilitative or supportive.
- Demonstrate a knowledge base and a level of competence in clinical practice skills essential for safe practice, which are grounded in recent evidence-based nursing research.
- Identify and meet the nursing care needs of the patients/residents.
- Demonstrate development of skills of analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice.
- Act as an effective member of a health care team and participate in the multi-disciplinary team approach to the care of patients/residents.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at Non-EU trained nurses who are in possession of a minimum qualification at MQF Level 5 (or comparable as per MQRIC) in Nursing, seeking a bridging course to enable them to apply for registration with the Maltese Council of Nurses and Midwives as first level nurses.
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by IDEA Academy. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. The MFHEA deems this Certificate in Health Sciences – Nursing Studies (Bridging Course) to be at MQF/EQF Level 5 with 41 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following: • a qualification at minimum MQF Level 5 (or comparable as per MQRIC) in Nursing.
- Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate English language capability at either:
• Academic IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent;
OR • OET with a minimum of a ‘B’ grade in speaking and a minimum of ‘C+’ in writing, reading, and listening.
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Assessment Mode
This MQF Level 5 Study Programme is assessed via 3 mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment;
- Simulation Practices; and
- Work Placement Clinical Practices.
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in Mosta.
The course will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
