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Short Course | Nursing
Orthopaedic / Trauma Nursing Across the Lifespan
This short course addresses the needs of the patient across the life span presenting with either an orthopaedic condition or fracture trauma injury.
| Duration | 1 academic year |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 17 Sep 2024 |
For provisional timetables, please refer to the section below titled Delivery.
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:
- Fracture Trauma Nursing (HSN3152) - Semester 1
- Orthopaedic Nursing (HSN3151) - Semester 2
- Musculoskeletal Care: Skills and Principles (HSN3153) - Taught over both semesters
This short course aims to provide the registered nurse (adult and child field) with the opportunity to develop and apply the specific evidence based knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality holistic care to all patient types within all healthcare settings. -
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
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
Tuesday
10am-1pm
2-5pm
Wks 1 (17/9/24) – 02/005 Medical Biology Centre
Second Semester
Tuesday
10am-1pm
2-5pm
Wk 19 (21/1/25) – SR6 Whitla Medical Building
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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.