Course Description
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. It is envisaged that the knowledge and skills gained in this programme will prepare the ED nurse for progression onto the Post Grad Diploma in Specialist Nursing (Emergency).
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. A consortium of five Institutes of Technology/Technological Universities have developed and deliver this Level 8 Special Purpose Award in Emergency Nursing for nurses working in Emergency Departments or Local Injury Units.
This programme supports the commitment made by ONMSD HSE in association with the National Emergency Medicine Programme, to provide clinical education for nurses working in Emergency Department.
THE INDICATIVE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
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Triage in the Emergency Department |
Wound assessment |
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Identification and assessment of the deteriorating patient |
Diabetes – Type 1 and 2 |
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Sepsis – recognition and management
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Care of the acutely unwell child, the injured child, the pregnant woman, and unwell patient with ID |
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Cardiovascular Assessment and Respiratory Assessment |
Trauma patient, Major emergency planning |
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Neurological Assessment and Abdominal Assessment |
Overdose and poisoning, Mental Health legislation |
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Older person, Dementia, Falls, Frailty.
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Self discharge and safe transfer of the critically ill patient Sudden death |
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Pain management – Acute and Chronic
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Stress management and future development needs |
Entry Requirements
- Registered General Nurses.
- Currently employed in Emergency Department or Local Injury Unit for the course duration.
Duration
The programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach. Students will attend MTU Kerry Campus for 2 days over the 26 weeks, with online work undertaken between college days. The focus of the day in college will be skills development and acquisition.
Intakes: January each year (dependent on minimum applications)
Cost
€950 plus a €95 capitation fee.
Registered nurses and midwives directly employed either on a permanent or on a temporary basis (for three consecutive months) by the HSE are eligible to apply for funding support. Please see the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director website and follow the links.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of the programme you will have gained 20 credits at NFQ level 8 that can contribute to the progression to a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing (Emergency).
Main Contact:
For any queries in relation to this course please contact the following departments.
Department of Nursing and Health Care Sciences Tel: + 353 (0)66 7191694 Email: Nursing Dept (email)
Course Contact: Ms. Lisa Langan, Email: (email)
Admissions Office
Email:
email
Phone:(066) 7145638