The Programme

• 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

   

• 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.

• 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  2-4pm	NRS3008 Face to Face Wks 1 (18/9/24), 9 and 10 0G/028 Pharmacy (Remaining weeks via live teams) HSN3054 – Face to Face Wks 1 (18/9/24), 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 01/404 Medical Biology Centre (Remaining weeks via live teams)
  Second Semester	Wednesday	10am-1pm  2-4pm	HSN3054 – face to face Wk 18 (15/1/25), 19 – SR4 Dunluce Health Centre  HSN3040 – Day 1 Wk 21 (5/2/25) - 01/404 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)    

  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.