MQF Level 5 Certificate in Health Sciences – Nursing Studies (Bridging Course)

Additional Information

Reading for the entire MQF 5 Certificate in Health Sciences – Nursing Studies (Bridging Course) as presented herein costs €4,200.*

Kindly be advised that the cost of the Nursing Uniform, which is mandatory, is not encompassed within the tuition fee and will incur additional expenses.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**

*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge

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.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the underpinning knowledge of the organisation and management of health care corresponding to the different health care situations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance towards personal and professional development.

Learning Outcomes for Skills

The learner will be able to:

• Develop adequate clinical experience, under the supervision of qualified nursing staff and in places where the number of qualified staff and equipment are appropriate for the nursing care of the patient.
• Ability to participate in the practical training of health personnel and experience of working with such personnel.
• Develop adequate experience of working together with members of other professions in the health sector.
• Demonstrate transfer of theoretical and practical knowledge, in proposing solutions to health care problems of patients.
• Assess the needs of people with health issues and understand the importance of knowing how to apply steps to deal with those issues.
• Analyse different techniques relevant to management of developmental, physical, psychological, spiritual and mental aspects of human health.
• Develop an ability to apply technical and problem- solving techniques.
• Prioritize according to patients critical needs and show highest respect to the patient.
• Develop a plan of action for teamwork where needed in a nursing environment.
• Apply supervisory and people management skills related to working with multidisciplinary teams in providing a holistic approach to health care.
• Practice effectively and uphold professional responsibilities and accountability.
• Work safely and show utmost respect towards colleagues.
• Promote professionalism and maintain public trust and confidence.
• Independently give advice to, instruct and support persons needing care.
• Convey ideas, in a well-structured and coherent way to peers, supervisors and clients using qualitative and quantitative information.
• Communicate proficiently and professionally within a health care context.
• Evaluate own learning and identify learning needs necessary to undertake further learning.
• Engage with fellow students in peer learning process to share own learning and development and assess and comment on progress of others in context of material being taught.
• Enhance their career by developing advanced knowledge and understanding to systematically and creatively upgrade their health care related practices.

Learning Outcomes for Work Placement

1. Assist patients/residents in achieving optimum health, independence, recovery, or a peaceful death in a professional caring manner.
2. Provide and manage direct practical nursing whether health promotional, preventive, curative, rehabilitative or supportive.
3. 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.
4. Identify and meet the nursing care needs of the patients/residents.
5. Demonstrate development of skills of analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice.
6. Act as an effective member of a health care team and participate in the multi-disciplinary team approach to the care of patients/residents.