Emergency Care

University of Huddersfield
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year Nursing

About this course

This course is designed for health professionals working in an emergency care setting. It provides academic accreditation to the specialist knowledge and skills required to work in the field of emergency care. The course aims to encourage clinical and professional development, leadership skills and career progression in emergency care.

* The course content is informed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) National Curriculum and Framework for Emergency Nursing. It provides a foundation for caring for people throughout the life span and with conditions specific to all body systems.

* Elements unique to emergency care will be covered including major incident management, emergency care of children and younger people and minor injury management as well as emergency mental health care. In addition, the course will include initial assessment and treatment of acutely ill adults.

* Specific cross-cutting themes such as medicines management and safeguarding concerns will be integrated throughout the course elements.

* You will have opportunity to study with colleagues from other disciplines and specialties and engage in simulation-based learning activities to develop team work and critical understanding.

Professional links and accreditation: The structure of this course is guided by: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - https://www.nmc.org.uk/

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
3213 Medical and dental technicians
2232 Registered community nurses
1231 Health care practice managers
2235 Registered mental health nurses
2259 Other health 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