Code
NEMNU
Location
Waterford
Campus
Cork Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 26 weeks
- Credits 20
- Delivery Blended
- Applications Closing 10 Jan 2025
- Application Status Open
- Next Intake January 2025
The Certificate in Emergency Nursing endeavours to educate and guide emergency nursing practice, a speciality that is underpinned by expert knowledge, specialist education and clinical experience.
Given the acuity of patients who present to Emergency Departments it is recognised that there is a need to develop additional clinical expertise among emergency nurses. In light of this a consortium of five Institutes of Technology has been commissioned by the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) H.S.E. to deliver a Level 8 Special Purpose Award in Emergency Nursing for nurses working in Emergency Departments.
This programme supports the commitment made by ONMSD H.S.E. in association with the National Emergency Medicine Programme, to provide clinical education for nurses working in Emergency Departments.
Qualification
Certificate in Emergency Nursing (20 credits, Level 8)
Cost
€950
Assessment
The theoretical aspect of this course is assessed through written assignments. The clinical component is assessed in practice via a Competency Development Workbook.
Delivery
This programme has a Blended Learning approach. Classes are all online with the exception of 2 Skills Labs which will be onsite in SETU Waterford within the 26 weeks
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Course Modules
The course will be delivered over 26 weeks using a blended learning approach. This includes lectures; on-line learning and skills practice.
| Triage in the Emergency Department | Non-life/limb threatening Injuries |
| Emergency Medicine Early Warning System (EMEWS) | Tissue viability |
| Cardiovascular Assessment | Mental Health |
| Sepsis | Quality Improvement |
| The older person presenting with delirium and dementia | Stress management and future development needs |
Interested students will be required to provide evidence of:
- Approval from the applicants line manager (ADoN or above) to participate in the course.
- Confirmation that the applicant will be employed in an ED/IU as appropriate for the duration of the programme.
- Confirmation that a suitably qualified clinical practice supervisor is available to assess and support the applicant during the course.
- NMBI registration
Cert in Emergency Confirmation of support form
To Apply complete the confirmation of support form and the application form at the 'Apply SETU' button above.
This course aims to provide essential education and clinical skills required by nurses in line with best evidence based practice when joining the emergency department team.
The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a Level 8 Special Purpose Award. It is envisaged that nurses who complete this programme will have the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to undertake further postgraduate studies in emergency nursing.
This course aims to provide essential education and clinical skills required by nurses in line with best evidence based practice when joining the emergency department team.
The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a Level 8 Special Purpose Award. It is envisaged that nurses who complete this programme will have the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to undertake further postgraduate studies in emergency nursing.
