Learning and Development Matrix

The Regional Learning & Development Matrix is a key enabler to the new Career and Development Model for Nursing & Midwifery being developed by NIPEC. The Learning and Development matrix forms part of the Learning and Development Framework.

The purpose of the Learning and Development matrix is to: –

• support nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers to avail of the most appropriate learning and development opportunities by signposting to various resources.
• recognise that learning and development is supported through a lifelong learning process and includes mandatory training, additional clinical education programmes, academically accredited programmes, self-directed learning along with and supported by organisational performance management and professional development plans.

provide guidance on: –

• entry into pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes;
• what mandatory training is, who is it for, and where it can be accessed;
• what post registration academic study is, who is it for, and where courses/programmes can be accessed;
• additional learning and development resources including the HSC Clinical Education Centre (CEC), HSC Leadership Centre, Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Information will be provided on how these organisations support the learning and development of nurses and midwives.