Short Courses Content
Short Course | Nursing
Endoscopy and Related Procedures
This course will prepare nurses at an advanced level with knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage and care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and surgery.
| Duration | 1 academic year |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 17 Sep 2024 |
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, and you may be eligible to progress onto our degree programmes.
Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it is not usually possible to run all courses each year.
Fees
| Commissioned Health Trust | No Fee |
| Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25 | £2,375 |
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. | |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: Some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
The Programme
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Course Content
This short comprises one 40 credit module and one 20 credit module:
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nursing (double module) (HSN3141) - Taught over 2 Semesters
- Respiratory and Urological Endoscopy Nursing (HSN3142) - Semester 2
This course will prepare nurses at an advanced level with knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage and care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and surgery, whilst addressing the spectrum of endoscopy as a diagnostic evaluation tool, and as a therapeutic treatment intervention. The content will include related anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; clinical diagnosis; pre and post-operative nursing care; evidence based therapeutic interventions related to a variety of endoscopy procedures such as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); endoscopic investigations and treatment options for upper and lower gastro-intestinal tract. Related legal and professional issues will also be covered.
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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.
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Delivery
First Semester
Tuesday
10am-1pm / 2-5pm
Second Semester
Tuesday
10am-1pm / 2-5pm
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Selection Criteria
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.
How to apply
Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry.
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk
Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.