Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice
(Bridging Course)
Course Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Bridging Course) is a full-time program designed for individuals aged 19 to 65 years old. The course spans 1 year and requires 1250 total learning hours, offering a comprehensive and immersive educational experience. Successful completion of the program awards 50 ECTS, a qualification recognized by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority.
This bridging course is specifically designed to help nursing professionals advance their careers, and upon completion, participants become eligible to seek registration as First-Level Nurses with the Maltese Nursing and Midwifery Council, opening up further professional opportunities within the healthcare sector.
Course Details
The Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Bridging Course) is specifically designed for Third-Country Nationals who hold a nursing qualification at a minimum of MQF Level 5. This program aims to guide aspiring nurses in developing their knowledge, skills, and competencies within a multicultural healthcare environment. The course covers a wide range of topics, addressing the developmental, physical, physiological, and spiritual aspects of human health. It equips students with the tools to effectively manage illnesses and challenging behaviors.
Entry Requirements:
During the course:
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Successful candidates who complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Bridging Course) may qualify to apply for registration as first-level nurses with the Maltese Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Acquire extensive clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings, working alongside qualified nursing personnel and utilizing appropriate resources.
- Engage in practical training and collaborative practices with healthcare professionals to enhance teaching skills.
- Gain substantial experience in interprofessional collaboration across various healthcare environments, including acute, primary, and community care.
- Apply both theoretical and practical nursing knowledge to propose and implement evidence-based solutions for patient care.
- Assess and address the needs of patients with health concerns by developing and executing suitable care plans.
- Analyze and manage human health by considering developmental, physical, psychological, spiritual, and mental aspects.
- Effectively apply technical skills and problem-solving abilities in nursing practice.
- Prioritize nursing tasks according to patient needs, ensuring respect and dignity for all patients.
- Demonstrate professional communication and leadership skills within a healthcare context, fostering clarity, compassion, and teamwork.
- Age: Candidates must be at least 19 years old.
- Educational Qualification: Must possess a minimum qualification at MQF Level 5 in Nursing.
- Language Proficiency:
- A minimum IELTS score of 6 bands in each band, or
- Achieving a minimum ‘B’ grade in speaking and a minimum ‘C+’ grade in writing, reading, and listening in the OET exam.
• Face to Face Lectures
• Presentations
• Tutorials
• Clinical Placements.
Course Information
Age Group: 19 to 65 years old can apply
• Mode: Full time
• Duration: 1 year
• ECTS: 50
• Total learning Hours: 1250 Hours
• Awarding Body: Accredited by the Malta
Further & Higher Education Authority
• Successful candidates in Undergraduate
Certificate in the nursing practice can qualify
to seek registration as First-Level Nurses
with the Maltese Nursing and Midwifery
Council.
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