Course Name

Graduate Certificate Emergency Practitioner

Level of study

Postgraduate Taught

Study Mode

Parttime

Duration

1 Years

Start Term

Country

United Kingdom

City

North Wales

Course Subject

Medicine & Health

Course Fees

Inside EU: 9000

Outside EU: 14300

Universities

Bangor University

Description

The purpose of this module is to develop the academic and clinical requirements for the nurse or other allied health professional working in either an Emergency Department, Minor Injury Unit or other pre-hospital environment. The pathway will enable students to develop graduate, lifelong learning skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and the use of evidence based practice to enhance current professional and academic skills; this in turn will develop transferable skills which will enhance their employability.

The pathway has been designed and based on the Royal College of Emergency Care competency document.

During this course students will develop a deep understanding of the diversity of health and physical and mental well-being. They will develop an understanding of a wide range of issues such as those of particular relevance to a rural environment and the application and effectiveness of new technologies in a healthcare environment. The course is led by experienced Nurse practioners and will focus on upskilling students in the following areas:

- Limb injuries

- Wounds including minor burns

- Head and facial injuries including eye, ear, nose injuries including foreign bodies

- Neck & back injuries

- Rib injuries

- Insect, animal and human bites

Course Structure

- Emergency Practitioner 60 credits

- Emergency Practitioner L7 40 credits

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The module runs over 2 semesters with 14 taught days (1 day a week).

Workplace support

The student must have the support of their Manager and be permitted to practice under supervision in an appropriate area as an Emergency Practitioner. Therefore you must have the agreement of a suitable mentor (e.g. an experienced EP or doctor) before applying.

The module will use a variety of assessments such as written examination, OSCEs, competencies and an applied assignment.

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