Nursing - Fundamentals of Anaesthesia & Post Anaesthesia Care - Athlone

The aim of this N.M.B.I. accredited Certificate in Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care is to prepare registered nurses and midwives to develop and integrate requisite knowledge and skills to safely and effectively provide patient centred care within their scope of practice to enhance care provided to patients within the operating environment.

For entry on to the Level 8 Special Purpose Award Certificate in Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Care all applicants must: Be registered as either R.G.N. or R.M. on the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (N.M.B.I.). Be currently employed as a nurse or midwife in the specialised perioperative area in the anaesthesia/ recovery room of the H.S.E and H.S.E. funded hospitals. The Nurse/Midwife must have an up-to-date certificate in Basic Life Saving skills, administration of intravenous medication and intravenous cannulation and venepuncture. A signed site declaration form and a letter of support if you are a H.S.E. employee from the Director of Nursing and/ or Midwifery confirming their support for you to attend and the availability of a clinical mentor in practice.