The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course focuses on nursing and clinical assessment, health promotion and health education in three main areas: general principles of wound management, leg ulcer management and the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Integral to each module will be a clinical skills component, which requires practice and supervision in the student’s clinical area.

  This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

  • Tissue Repair and Regeneration HSN3013 - Available in Semester 1
  • Lower Limb Ulceration and Associated Conditions HSN3014 - Taught over 2 Semesters
  • Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers NRS3072 - Taught over 2 Semesters
• 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

  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.

  Theory classes will be delivered online. Practical and computer sessions will be delivered face to face. Module leader will provide full details via Canvas.

  First Semester	Friday	9am-12:30pm
  Second Semester	Friday	9am-12:30pm

   

• 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.