Postgraduate Certificate in Acute Care (NURT92)
Overview of the course:
Acutely ill patients exist throughout many settings in hospitals and beyond, and there is a need to ensure quality of care for all these patients, irrespective of their location.
Advances in medicine and technology have also resulted in patient care becoming more complex, diverse and challenging, which has meant an increase in the acuity and dependency of patients needing care.
An ageing population and increased expectations from the public will inevitably mean greater demands on acute care areas in the future. These areas and the staff that provide care need to be fit for purpose and administer a high quality service.
Undertaking this programme will give practitioners the opportunity to explore the specialist knowledge and skills necessary for proactively managing, promoting and delivering safe, evidence-based care that addresses the physiological, psychological and cultural needs of patients
Facilitated by experts in this field, this programme will also explore the wider issues of care delivery in light of recent national, health and social care policy and address both organisational and clinical issues relevant to the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service for clients requiring acute care.
Suitable for:
This is aimed at health care professionals who have already achieved a first degree or able to evidence that they can study at Masters level. It is anticipated that students will have clinical experience in caring for and managing patients in an acute care setting.
Expected outcomes of this Programme:
- Enable students to develop knowledge and integrate research and evidence with specific reference to physiology, professional practice and contemporary issues arising from their own clinical practice.
- Provide the students with the opportunity to develop reflective and analytical skills to enhance the quality of care given to patients within their specific clinical setting.
- Develop the ability for students to meet their organisational and service needs, in addition to their personal and professional development.
- Provide accreditation for their continuing professional development and learning within the context of acute care.
Overview of content:
Specific content will depend on which units are chosen
Mode of Assessment:
The units for this programme are assessed using a variety of methods. See information for the individual units.
Links to Professional/Academic Award:
PG Certificate in Acute Care
MMedSci in Advancing Practice
Credit:
60 credits at level 7
Course Structure:
Part-time attendance:
This part-time programme has been planned so that students can complete all the necessary units in 1 year, alternatively they can complete their study over a 2 year period if desired by choosing 1 or 2 units per year.
In order to gain the full PG Certificate award, students must complete three, two compulsory units which are:
Acute Care – Policy and Practice (SNM636) and Care of the Acutely Ill Medical Patient (SNM635)
And one of the following optional units listed below:
Care of the Surgical Patient (SNM634)
Advanced Care and Management of Chronic Wounds (SNM629)
Effective Infection Prevention and Control for Health Practitioners (SNM3239)
Managing Respiratory Disease as a Long Term Condition (SNM615)
Course Structure:
Start Date: 02.11.12
Delivery Site
University of Sheffield - Central Campus
If successful in your application for the course you will receive an offer letter with the exact details of the location of teaching, closer to the start date.
From May 2012
The School of Nursing and Midwifery will be based at Barber House, Glossop Road, Sheffield; opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital however teaching may take place across the University site. Please see a map below of the Central Campus; Barber House is number 92 (it has not yet been updated on the key). If you have any enquiries about the location of the teaching please contact the General Enquiry Line on 0114 222 2030.
Programme Leader/Contact Name:
Mac Macintosh
Tel: 0114 222 2054 Email: m.j.macintosh@sheffield.ac.uk
Reserve A Place
To apply for a place please complete the University's online postgraduate application process and also download, print and complete the fees and funding form at the top right of this page.
If you have any difficulties or concerns relating to the application process please contact Heather Kelly, h.m.kelly@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone: 0114 222 2048
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