Advanced Emergency Practice
This module addresses the needs of both air and land paramedics and doctors and allied health care professionals wishing to undertake a primary HEMS role or work in an environment providing advanced medical interventions to a similar level (oil rigs, expeditions etc.). You will need to be currently employed or have access to clinical placements that will support development of clinical skills during the course of the module. You will need to
have access to clinical and educational mentorship support.
- Gain a clear understanding of the concepts and theories surrounding the issues of emergency practice
- The teaching and learning style is interactive, drawing on both the expert teachers and the experience of the students
Aims and learning outcomes:
Gain a theoretical framework for the acquisition of a range of clinical skills relevant to the primary HEMS clinical setting.
These skills will support you in the safe identification and management of a range of clinical conditions where specific interventions are required in order to maximise the clinical outcome.
The skills will be supported by the relevant theoretical concepts and knowledge.
Study options
Available as an optional module on the following courses:
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care)
- Apprenticeship Advanced Clinical Practice
Induction module
Before completing the course, you will undertake our Induction and Professional Development module, introducing you to all the underpinning regulations, guidance and support available to you during your postgraduate study.
Key Facts
Contact:
Cheryl Grantham/ Eva Mussio/ Claire Runaghan
Tel: 024 76573958/024 76574263
Leaders:
Duration: 6 weeks (including 45 hours teaching time over 6 days and 144 hours of self-directed study)
Assessment:
- 4 x 15-minute Case Based Examination
- 2 x 1,000-word written assignment
CATS: 20
Code: MD938
Next Course Start Date: This course has been postponed for the 20/21 academic year.