Delivering Safe Care in Complex Acute hospital Environments and Interprofessional teams

Module Description

This module will enable students to critically analyze their learning to date in the context of more complex situations and patients with more complex care needs. The focus will be on acute, critical, and emergency care settings.

Students will explore advanced concepts and practices required for handling high-stakes environments, learning to make swift, evidence-based decisions.

Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills.

By engaging with real-world scenarios and case studies, students will enhance their ability to provide effective care in challenging and dynamic healthcare situations, ensuring they are well-prepared for advanced nursing roles.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course will need to possess:

• Two A-levels, one of them preferably being in a science subject, or an equivalent qualification at MQF Level 4 (for example, a Level 4 Diploma in Applied Science).
• Either Biology or Chemistry or Health & Social Care at Intermediate level.

OR

• At least 1 of the following: Biology, Chemistry, or Health & Social Care at level 4 (advanced or intermediate)
• and at least 3 of the following: Physics, Sociology, Psychology, English, Maltese or Mathematics at level 4 (advanced or intermediate).

Applicants will also need to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in English language by a valid International English Language Testing System level at overall level 6 or Occupational English Test with B in speaking and C+ in writing or Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate (MATSEC) pass at Grade 3 or better in English Language.
• Prior to commence the enrolling in any nursing programme, students should provide evidence of a clean conduct published by the respective police force or authority.
• In the case of those students who do not possess a Level 4 qualification, but who have a substantial amount of experience in the care industry and who possess O-level standard education, ca n be accepted into this Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing Science, on the condition that they undergo and acquire a pass in a Level 4 preparatory programme offered by IDEA College.

Furthermore, these students shall also undergo a RPL process in order to verify their work experience. Link to RPL Policy and Process: https://mt.ideaeducation.com/app/uploads/2022/09/Doc_007_22-Recognition-of-Prior-Learning-Policy-and-Process.pdf

Target Audience

This programme targets:

• Students who have completed their post-secondary education and would like to pursue a tertiary-level education in nursing.
• Older adults who have worked in different environments, but mostly in the care industry, who are interested in pursuing a programme in nursing.
• Individuals who are qualified in areas related to healthcare such as podiatry and physiotherapy and who are looking for or considering a career change in nursing.

Module / Unit Instructions

Clinical placement learning under the guidance of a mentor empowers the nurse to accept and exercise responsibility and accountability for independent learning, personal growth, and self-awareness and to demonstrate the competence required to be able to apply for a first level nurse.

A variety of teaching and learning strategies are used to facilitate building the student nurses’ development over time which may include:

• Supervised clinical nursing practice providing experiential learning and enabling the student nurse to achieve and demonstrate competence.
• Reflective discussions during supervised practice that facilitate critical awareness and reflective practice.
• Problem solving techniques which will enable the student nurse to assess and manage work in conjunction with peers.

How you’ll be assessed

This module comprises of:

• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment of this module consists of three components:

• Formative development of clinical competencies.
• Summative Portfolio of evidence linked to skills development.
• Summative achievement of placement specific clinical competencies.