The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

  • Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Semester 1
  • Clinical Cardiology (NRS3069) -  Semester 2
  • Cardiology Nursing (NRS3070) - Semester 2

  The first module focuses on the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and nervous system. The second module addresses clinical skills such as assessment of the cardiac patient, ECG interpretation, ABG analysis, investigative/interventional procedures and emergency care. 

• Outcomes

  The Short Courses in Health Studies aim to prepare you to meet the changes and challenges of health care delivery within the health service and independent sector. Modules within each Short Course are practice focused, thus helping you acquire enhanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to your area of practice.  In addition, you will be provided with the opportunity to advance health care knowledge and develop analytical and academic skills.

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 16 September 2024 (Week 1) and finishes w/c 2 December 2024 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 13 January 2025 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 31 March 2025 unless otherwise advised.

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

  First Semester	Wednesday	10am-1pm	Face to Face Wks 1 (18/9/24), 9 and 10   0G/028 Pharmacy  Remaining weeks via live teams
  Second Semester	Friday	10am-1pm / 2-5pm	Wk 18 (17/1/25)   03/005 Peter Froggatt Centre (am)/   SR4 Whitla Medical Building (pm)

   

• Selection Criteria

  Cardiology Nursing is designed for those working in general cardiology settings and focuses on the nursing management and rehabilitation of patients with a range of cardiac conditions.

  Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

  Students accessing these Short courses must work in the relevant clinical area.

  Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.