Certificate in Clinical Governance, Leadership and Evidence Based Veterinary Care
Three great reasons to consider this course
- Opportunity for continuing professional development (and VCI CVE points)
- Supports the development of an evidence-based approach to veterinary practice which will lead to improved patient care.
- Facilitates the development of skills in effective leadership and mentoring.
Course Summary
This part-time programme was developed to respond to skills needs identified in internal and external surveys, informal feedback, and knowledge of the current state of the veterinary industry. The areas of clinical governance, leadership, and mentoring are regarded as being of high relevance to veterinary nurses and practitioners, particularly to those who wish to broaden their career options.
Important notice about this course
NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
Closing date for applications: Monday 5th September OR until all places are taken whichever comes first.
This is a part-time minor award that will cover the principles of evidence-based veterinary care, leadership, and clinical governance. The aim is to equip veterinary professionals with the skills to provide optimal care based on current scientific evidence and to reduce errors, leading to improved patient outcomes. It is established practice for more experienced veterinary nurses to mentor students and newly qualified nurses and a recent research study conducted at DkIT and UCD indicated a lack of training amongst RVNs in this area, despite the frequency with which they assume leadership and mentoring roles within the practice team. Learners will critically evaluate the nature and role of effective leadership in a veterinary practice and will facilitate the development of skills and knowledge in leadership and mentoring.
This is a 15-credit minor award comprising 2 modules:
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Semester 1: Clinical Governance and Evidence-Based Veterinary Care (10 credits)
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Semester 2: Veterinary Leadership (5 credits)
The programme will be delivered in the DkIT campus over a day per week in semester 1 and a half-day per week in semester 2.
At present it looks like the course will run Tuesdays but please note that this could change depending on teaching resources closer to the start date in September.
€50 Application fee (refundable only if you are not made an offer)
€100 Accept Offer fee (non-refundable)
The remainder of Fee is €700
Total fee = €850
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Medicine qualification, both of which must be registrable with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Applicants with other qualifications of relevance and suitable experience will be assessed using the DkIT Recognised Prior Learning process.
Veterinary Nurses and Practitioners who are currently in or wish to move to a senior role within a practice or wish to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to pursue extended or advanced roles, such as management and leadership.
Dr Siobhan Jordan (Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK_NAGOV_8 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate, Flexible & Professional |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 8 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Fees | €850 |
| Starting Date | Week commencing Monday 19th September 2022 (subject to change) |
| School | School of Health & Science |
| Department | Agriculture, Food and Animal Health |
| Credits | 15 ECTS credits |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (scanned copies of your existing qualification(s) and your CV) with your online application to expedite your academic assessment. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
