Advanced Diploma In Nursing (Perioperative) هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

The Advance Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative) course is offered to registered nurses who wish to advance their career in perioperative nursing. It aims to provide nurses with an opportunity to consolidate and extend their gained theoretical knowledge and improve competency in perioperative nursing.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This Course provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate competency of practice expected of a perioperative care nurse at advanced level in perioperative environment, according to Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) Standards of Practice for Nurses and Midwives and Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct.  In addition, this course aims to cultivate good interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, reflective and caring knowledge and skills to provide quality care to perioperative patients, guided by evidence-based practice from perse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

At the end of the course, the students should acquire the ability to respond promptly in emergency situations and apply theoretical knowledge in biological science, nursing science, behavioural science, and leadership for safe practice in perioperative environment.

COURSE CODE

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COURSE OUTLINE

The course consists of 10 modules:

• ADC103 – Law and Ethics in Healthcare Practice
• ADC105 – Psychosocial Perspectives in Advanced Nursing
• ADC106 – Advanced Nursing Research
• ADC107 – Advanced Nursing Practice  and Healthcare Management
• OTN109 – Pathophysiology in Peri-operative Nursing
• OTN110 – Health Assessment in Peri-operative Nursing
• OTN111 – Anaesthesiology in Peri-operative Nursing
• OTN112 – Advanced Peri-operative Nursing Practice
• OTN113 – Advanced Peri-operative Nursing Skills
• OTN114 – Clinical Practicum

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

SNB Registered Nurses who have no formal post basic or advanced qualification in perioperative nursing, especially those working in operating theatre.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants should be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and need to present:

• Diploma in Nursing certificate from a polytechnic in Singapore, or
• An equivalent local or international professional qualification
• At least six (6) months to one (1) year of perioperative work experience in the operating theatre (OT)
• Proof of recommendation from sponsor or employer

All applicants must pass the medical examination, be free from physical handicap, should not test positive for Hepatitis B and C antigen, and HIV, should have immunity to Hepatitis B and C, and be certified fit by Singapore medical practitioners to pursue the Course.

International Students

• English with IELTS of 5.0 or TOEFL of 500 for written or 173 for computerized, can be used to supplement applications.
• Applicants with overseas educational qualifications will be assessed for their suitability by Parkway College’s recruitment officer and approved by Students Affairs and Academic Committee.

* Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be admitted to this course.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

• Examination
• Assignment
• Presentation
• Skills Competency Assessment

GRADUATION CRITERIA

The College shall award the Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative) certificate when the student has met the following requirements:

• achieve at least a Grade D for all examined subjects
• met all financial and administrative obligations to the College

CERTIFICATE AWARDED

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative) awarded by Parkway College