The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course comprises of the following modules:

  • Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Semester 1
  • High Dependency Nursing (HSN3158) – Taught over 2 Semesters

   

  The course is delivered over one academic year and comprises of an applied physiology module and a high dependency nursing double module. The physiology module focuses on human biology principles and the physiology of the vascular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

  The high dependency nursing module focuses on the immediate assessment and evidence-based management of patients in HDU. The course content underpins the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education (CC3N 2016) and the National Competency Framework for Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). The Step 2 20 competencies will be obtained through direct supervision and clinical support in practice. As a result, student applying to undertake this pathway must be working a HDU setting.

• 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 / 2-5pm	NRS3008 Face to Face Wks 1 (18/9/24), 9 and 10  0G/028 Pharmacy  (Remaining weeks via live teams)    HSN3157 – face to face Wks 1, 4, 6, 9 and 11   01/003 Medical Biology Centre  Remaining week via live teams
  Second Semester	Wednesday	10am-1pm	Wk 18 (15/1/25) - 01/409 Medical Biology Centre

• 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)    

  Please note: 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.