This micro-credential is for healthcare professionals who are enthusiastic about professional development and adding to their repertoire of knowledge and skills for clinical practice.

It is relevant to any healthcare professional in clinical practice wishing to develop competency and expand their knowledge in the application of advanced health and physical assessment. This cohort includes nurses; midwives; paramedics and other allied healthcare professionals who require this module to allow for the expansion of their practice.

Advanced health and assessment practice allows healthcare professionals to develop the cognitive, affect and psychomotor domains associated with the delivery of advance health to patients.

You will learn the importance of history taking, systems for physical assessment and how the synthesis of these components will assist with diagnostic reasoning.

Undertaking this micro-credential will support you in developing the knowledge, skills, and competence to contribute to the improving workflow of the patients journey by presenting and communicating the holistic patient assessment to other members of the healthcare team.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential is delivered using a blended learning approach (in-person/online):

• Lectures will be delivered in 3 in-person days and 4 online days (full day).
• Online lectures will be available live or as pre-recorded sessions.

• Level 8 degree in a health care related programme. Or relevant experience based on evidence of the following: Clinical experience working in healthcare in the acute or community setting relevant to their professional practice.
• Currently registered with the appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g., Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or equivalent in country of domicile).
• Minimum two years' post registration clinical experience, during the last five years.
• At least one-year full-time experience in the specific area of practice.