Overview

This micro-credential will support students to enhance knowledge and skills of clinical supervision practice. It provides foundational knowledge and skills to enable students in the supervisory role to develop, facilitate and engage in supervisory relationships within identified clinical supervision models to enhance the quality of patient/client care. The micro-credential is delivered using blended learning including (2 days workshops) that will focus on peer group clinical supervision and is delivered over 12 weeks. This micro-credential is multidisciplinary and welcomes applications from healthcare professionals from the wider multidisciplinary team (including medical doctors, MHN’s, RGN’S, practice nurses, public health nurses, RNID’s, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists) in acute, care of the older person, rehabilitation, continued care and community services.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Students must have a letter from the Director of Nursing stating that they will be supported during the module, as students will receive CS and will be required to deliver peer group CS and one-one CS in the practice area. 

What you will Learn

• Unit 1: Introduction to clinical supervision/peer group clinical supervision.
• Unit 2: Clinical supervision psychological concepts.
• Unit 3: Key principles of effective implementation and challenges of clinical supervision.
• Unit 4: Development and application of skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Ensure that the client’s best interests are paramount in the process of CS.
2. Ensure that the client’s best interests are paramount in the process of CS/PGCS.
3. Critically discuss & appraise a range of models & approaches to CSPGCS
4. Explore ethical implications and associated work dilemmas within clinical health service settings
5. Engage in complex case discussion through individual and group supervision.
6. Critically evaluate and demonstrate the practical knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as a clinical supervisee/supervisor.
7. Critically explore the means to implement the process of clinical supervision into practice within their own local nursing organisation or unit.
8. Reflect & receive feedback on the content and process of their work.CS/PGCS
9. Act as a potential professional resource to support other nurses in the introduction and implementation of CS/PGCS in the practice setting.
10. Plan and utilise the personal and professional resources more effectively.

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Mari Moran
Administrative Assistant (Wed & Fri)
School of Nursing and Midwifery | Áras Moyola | University of Galway
Phone: +353 91 49 3740

Email: Mari Moran

How to Apply

From the 1st April 2025, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Postgrad Level 9
Academic programme: Nursing & Midwifery micro-credentials PFC1

You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:

Clinical supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional Development - NU6622