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Short Courses

A Short Course normally comprises 3 modules, which you can complete in one year as a part time course of study. On successful completion you will be awarded 60 CATs points at Level 3/6, and you may be eligible to progress onto our degree programmes.

Course	Course Type
Anaesthetics Nursing This short course addresses the role of the anaesthetic nurse in obstetric, emergency and trauma situations, care of children, obesity and anaesthesia.	Short Course
Cardiac Surgery Critical Care Nursing This course focuses on the physiology of the vascular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems; as well as the immediate assessment and evidence-based management of cardiac surgery intensive care patients.	Short Course
Cardiology Nursing Study the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and nervous system; and further develop clinical skills such as assessment of the cardiac patient and ECG interpretation.	Short Course
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: An Introduction This course will develop your knowledge of more common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression; and develop skills in formulation based assessment and evidence based, measurable interventions.	Short Course
Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care Nursing) This course considers the immediate assessment and management of critically ill patients in a hospital setting, underpinning the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education.	Short Course
Endoscopy and Related Procedures This course provides nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage and care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and surgery. Related legal and professional issues will also be covered.	Short Course
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming (EMDR) This course looks at EMDR Therapy as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), both for single incident trauma and more complex trauma.	Short Course
Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Transplantation This short course has been designed to help the nurse meet the challenges of understanding the range of haematological conditions and the complex treatment regimes they require.	Short Course
High Dependency Nursing This course focuses on the immediate assessment and evidence-based management of patients in high-dependency units, underpinning the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education.	Short Course
Neonatal Studies This short course will facilitate the further development of an enquiring and creative approach to the study of neonatal care and related issues in a reflective and critically aware manner.	Short Course
Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child This course aims to extend and develop a nurse's knowledge, skills and attitudes towards achieving evidence based standards for the care of the critically ill child.	Short Course
Nursing Care of the Older Person in Care Home Settings The aim of the course is to provide registered nurses, working within the care home sector, with a strong foundation in providing specialist care for older people.	Short Course
Ophthalmology Nursing This course enhances knowledge and understanding of the normal structure and function of the eye; as well as related pathophysiology, social, psychological and ethical issues.	Short Course
Orthopaedic / Trauma Nursing Across the Lifespan This course addresses the needs of the patient across the life span presenting with either an orthopaedic condition or fracture trauma injury; and develops skills in areas such as musculoskeletal care.	Short Course
Peri-Operative Nursing This course looks at patient-centred care when surgical intervention is required within the operating department.	Short Course
Renal Nursing This course develops the skills required to care for renal patients and their families in a holistic manner within the context of a multidisciplinary team approach to care.	Short Course
Respiratory Nursing Develop an understanding of nursing management and intervention in the acute and chronic stable phases of respiratory diseases.	Short Course
Tissue Viability Nursing Develop an understanding of the general principles of wound management, leg ulcer management and the prevention and management of pressure ulcers.	Short Course
Working with People with Dementia This course facilitates the development of the practical skills necessary for caring for people with dementia; and allows students to gain a detailed awareness of current evidence based care.	Short Course

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