Certificate in Nursing: Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult
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Next Intake January 2026
Course Overview
The aim of the programme are to provide learners with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of the deteriorating adult/patients
On completion of the course the graduates will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to recognise and manage deteriorating adults within the health care setting.
- Demonstrate competence and critical thinking ability, which enhances assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care through discursive knowledge, reflection and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate evidence-based clinical practice skills and decision-making processes, essential for safe nursing practice. Perform a nursing assessment; plan and initiate care and treatment modalities within agreed interdisciplinary protocols to achieve patient/client-centred outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Utilise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical thinking in the performance of a comprehensive assessment of an acutely ill adult
- Adopt a holistic approach to nursing care and integrate evidence-based knowledge in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the deteriorating adult.
- Effectively manage the nursing care of the deteriorating adult. Determine priorities for care based on need, acuity and optimal time for intervention.
- Self-evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic / professional development
What makes this course different
This course was designed in conjunction with the Health Service Executive
Blended course delivery (online & in-class) to allow greater flexibility to learners as they manage full-time employment and part-time study.
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme is delivered on Wednesdays, typically students attend DkIT for face to face workshops from 09.00 hrs to 16.30 for 3-4 days over the semester and live on-line classes (09.00hrs to 16.30 hrs) for 4-5 days over the semester.
PLEASE NOTE THIS TIMETABLE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
In addition, students will undertake directed and independent study.
- Anatomical and physiological organ systems: Discuss the structure and function of the various anatomical and physiological organ systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Digestive, Renal, Musculoskeletal
- Integrate and synthesize knowledge of altered homeostasis: Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of the Cardiovascular system, chest pain, ECG monitoring, and analysis. Sepsis; Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of the Respiratory system. Respiratory failure; Non-invasive ventilation. Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of the Neurological system; seizures, FAST +; delirium. Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of Abdominal system; acute abdomen, major blood loss, renal. Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of Digestive and Renal systems; Renal insufficiency; Fluid Management Blood chemistry analysis
- Develop skills in order to make accurate clinical judgements: Comprehensive Health History, Cardiovascular assessment, Respiratory assessment, Neurological assessment, Abdominal Assessment
- Strategies for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration: Holistic assessment and clinical judgement INEWS v2, ISBAR, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Full module details here
Fees and Funding
€950
Fees
Entry requirements
You MUST be:
- Be a registered Nurse with NMBI or equivalent
- Be currently employed in a health care setting
- All applicants will normally hold a relevant Level 8 qualification (or equivalent). Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
- Applicants may be called for interview
How to apply
To register your interest in this programme please visit the link below.
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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