Acute Care

University of Huddersfield
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year Nursing

About this course

This course is aimed at registered healthcare professionals working within an acute secondary care environment. It is designed to enhance your knowledge and critical understanding of managing and caring for patients within an acute or critical care setting. You will explore and discuss the attributes that influence care decisions within this specialist area, this will allow you to reflect and build upon existing experiences and knowledge.

  • The course was designed and validated in conjunction with local employers and aims to develop you academically as well as clinically.

  • You will be taught by experienced acute and critical care practitioners. Guest speakers with clinical expertise will also contribute to the teaching.

  • The course provides you with an opportunity to study with colleagues from other disciplines and specialties. You will engage in simulation-based learning activities in order to develop teamwork and critical understanding.

  • You will study modules which are designed to provide you with a better understanding of assessing and caring for patients with acute, critical and emergency care needs.

    The material that underpins acute and critical care will be complimented by the opportunity for you to focus your learning on specific areas relevant your clinical practice.ctice.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
    2232 Registered community nurses
    1231 Health care practice managers
    2259 Other health professionals
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Huddersfield
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing