Short Courses Content
Short Course | Nursing
Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child
This course is intended to enable registered nurses to extend and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards achieving evidence based standards for the care of the critically ill child.
| Duration | 1 academic year |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 18 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 course comprises three 20 credit modules:
- Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Semester 1
- Care of the Critically Ill Child (HSN3040) - Semester 2
- Practice to Theory (HSN3054) - Taught over both semesters
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Outcomes
A successful outcome for the critically ill child depends on the quality of care received. This starts from the initial presentation of illness or injury, and includes timely diagnosis and treatment interventions.
The ability to recognise the child with the potential to deteriorate rapidly challenges clinical expertise and decision making skills. The course will foster an active process of learning and will endeavour to enhance student’s enthusiasm and sustained commitment through lectures, tutorials, seminars, exposure to e-learning and to practical applications using simulated conditions.
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
Wednesday
10am-1pm / 2-4pm
Second Semester
Wednesday
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.