Certificate in Emergency Nursing - South East Technological University

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

For further details please contact:

[email protected] or 051 302764

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:

The confirmation of support form above and

The application form at the 'Apply for this course' 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.