Division 5.2.1 Training programme for nurses responsible for general care

The training leading to the award of a formal qualification of nurses responsible for general care shall consist of the following two parts.

1. A..

   Theoretical instruction

   1. a..

      Nursing:

      • Nature and ethics of the profession

      • General principles of health and nursing

      • Nursing principles in relation to:

        • general and specialist medicine

        • general and specialist surgery

        • child care and paediatrics

        • maternity care

        • mental health and psychiatry

        • care of the old and geriatrics

   2. b..

      Basic sciences:

      • Anatomy and physiology

      • Pathology

      • Bacteriology, virology and parasitology

      • Biophysics, biochemistry and radiology

      • Dietetics

      • Hygiene:

        • preventive medicine

        • health education

      • Pharmacology

   3. c..

      Social sciences:

      • Sociology

      • Psychology

      • Principles of administration

      • Principles of teaching

      • Social and health legislation

      • Legal aspects of nursing

2. B..

   Clinical instruction

   • Nursing in relation to:

     • general and specialist medicine

     • general and specialist surgery

     • child care and paediatrics

     • maternity care

     • mental health and psychiatry

     • care of the old and geriatrics

     • home nursing

One or more of these subjects may be taught in the context of the other disciplines or in conjunction therewith.

The theoretical instruction must be weighted and coordinated with the clinical instruction in such a way that the knowledge and skills referred to in this Annex can be acquired in an adequate fashion.