The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

  • Biomedical Aspects of Respiratory Diseases (HSN3045) - Semester 1
  • Nursing Management of the Patient with Respiratory Diseases (HSN3046) - Semester 2
  • Clinical Aspects of Respiratory Diseases (HSN3047) - Taught over 2 Semesters

  
  As the prevalence of the diseases increases, it is important that more nurses become skilled in the assessment and management of patients both in hospital and the community. The course addresses nursing management and intervention in the acute and chronic stable phases of the illness and the application of theory to practice will be promoted through the clinical module.

• 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	Thursday	10am-1pm    2-5pm	Wk 1 (19/9/24) - SR4 Dunluce Health Centre
  Second Semester	Thursday	10am-1pm    2-5pm	Wk 18 (16/1/25) – 01/306 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.