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The Regional Centre of Nursing/Midwifery Education HSE Dublin North East- Connolly Hospital- Blanchardstown Dublin 15 Phone 01-6465455
Introduction:Welcome to the Regional Centre of Nurse Education and Midwifery Education web page. The Regional Centre was established in 2002 by the Department of Health and Children for the purpose of providing in-service training and continuing education for registered nurses and other healthcare professional in the HSE-Dublin North East Region. These include services within the National Hospital Office (NHO) and Primary, Community and Continuing Care (PCCC) representing Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Public Health, Acute, Older Persons, Psychiatry of Old Age and Practice Nurses etc. A range of programmes are provided including mandatory training, Health and Safety training, accredited programmes by the Further Education Training and Awards Council & the Higher Education Training Awards Council. Appropriate programmes are also approved by An Bord Altranais and Professional Organisations
Mission Statement:‘To provide an educational experience for nurses and midwives that is evidenced based, supports and maintains competent practitioners, thus enhancing the quality of life for users of the health service’
Staff Contact details:Staff Contact details(8.30am-4.30pm)
Role and Function of Regional Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education:
Board of Management:The Regional Centre of Nursing/Midwifery Education is placed nationally within the Office of the Nursing Services Director and is managed by a Director and overseen by a Board of Management. The Board is composed of Directors of Nursing representing stakeholders in the HSE Dublin North East Region and chaired by the Director of Regional Nursing, Midwifery, Planning and Development. The Board of Management meet four times per year in which education and training as well as other related matters are addressed.
Location/using road network:
Location/within Connolly Hospital:Upon entering the main enterance of the hospital, proceed to roundabout and take the 3rd exit. The Regional Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education is located in the Academic Centre building (which is the 3 storey building on the right hand side). Enter the Academic Centre building and take the first corridor on left hand side to locate offices. Proceed down the corridor to locate classrooms which are sign posted. Facilities:
All classrooms are fitted with PCs/Projectors. There are 6 classrooms in total. The rooms can also be used as a conference facility. Rooms can be booked by contacting Ger Keogh at 01- 6465455 ger.keogh@hse.ie
Types of educational programmes provided:Educational programmes are provided throughout the year and dissemination of the information takes place through aprospectus ‘Calendar of Educational Programmes ’(see below) which is produced twice per year- January to June and August to December. The calendar is furnished to all members of the Board of Management by e-mail who subsequently distributes it to their staff in the clinical services. Educational programmes where appropriate are approved by either HETAC, FETAC, Dublin City University, Royal College of Surgeons, An Bord Altranais and accredited training bodies eg, American Heart Foundation.
Programme ProspectusCalendar of Educational Programmes (PDF)
FEESNo fee applies to HSE staff, however, a fee will apply to persons working in the private or voluntary sector. Contact the programme co-ordinator for details
Registering for Programmes:
When deciding to undertake a programme (see Calendar of Educational Programmes above), complete the following steps
When deciding to undertake an accredited programme (see list below), complete the following steps
Higher Education Training Awards Council (HETAC) accredited programmes
REGISTRATION FORMRegistration form for HETAC approved programmes (PDF)
HETAC Quality Assurance Manual (PDF)
Section 2 Policy statement and Procedures Section 3 Design and Approval of Programmes Section 5 Institutional review of academic and support services
Assessment and Standards for HETAC accredited programmes 2009Higher Education Training Awards Council Assessment and Standards 2009
Handbook for HETAC accredited programmes‘Handbook for programme participants’ (PDF)
Learner Request Forms (PDF)
Application for recheck of exam script Application for review of exam script Extenuating circumstances form after exam Extenuating circumstances form prior to exam
News/Notices
Links
CollaborationsThe Regional Centre of Nursing/Midwifery Education liaises with a wide range of stakeholders including;
Annual Reports (PDF) |
