Emergency Practitioner

Program Overview

The Emergency Practitioner Graduate Certificate is designed for healthcare professionals in emergency settings. It enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based practice skills through modules covering limb injuries, head injuries, insect bites, and more. Delivered by experienced practitioners, the program combines online and face-to-face learning with supervised practice, preparing graduates for advanced roles in emergency care.

Program Outline

Emergency Practitioner - Graduate Certificate

Degree Overview:

• Designed for nurses and allied health professionals working in Emergency Departments, Minor Injury Units, or pre-hospital environments.
• Aims to develop graduates' lifelong learning skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based practice abilities.
• Enhances current professional and academic skills, leading to improved employability through transferable skills.
• Based on the Royal College of Emergency Care competency document and focused on upskilling students in specific areas.
• Not suitable for international students due to its part-time nature and requirements for NMC/HCPC registration and access to a relevant work environment.

Outline:

Module 1

Limb Injuries, Wounds, and Minor Burns

• Focuses on the assessment and management of various limb injuries, wounds, and minor burns commonly encountered in emergency situations.

Module 2

Head and Facial Injuries

• Provides comprehensive knowledge and skills for assessing and managing head and facial injuries, including trauma and non-trauma-related conditions.

Module 3

Rib Injuries, Neck, and Back Injuries

• Equips students with the skills to assess and manage rib injuries, neck injuries, and back injuries, considering various mechanisms of injury and potential complications.

Module 4

Insect, Animal, and Human Bites

• Covers the assessment and management of bites from insects, animals, and humans, including venomous and non-venomous cases.

Module 5

Applied Practice

• Involves a supervised practice placement in a relevant setting, allowing students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills under the guidance of an experienced Emergency Practitioner or doctor.

Assessment:

• Written examination evaluating theoretical knowledge.
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) assessing practical skills and competencies.
• Completion of workplace competencies demonstrating practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.
• Applied assignment integrating theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a real-world context.

Teaching:

• Delivered by experienced Emergency Practitioners.
• Emphasis on interactive learning, case studies, and practical skills development.
• Utilizes a blend of online and face-to-face sessions.
• Includes access to online resources and learning materials.

Careers:

• Improves employment and promotion opportunities within Emergency Departments, Minor Injury Units, and pre-hospital settings.
• Enhances graduates' preparedness for more advanced roles within their chosen field.
• Provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to confidently manage a wide range of emergency situations.

Other:

• Requires students to have the support of their Manager and be permitted to practice under supervision in an appropriate setting as an Emergency Practitioner.
• Requires students to have the agreement of a suitable mentor (e.g., an experienced EP or doctor) before applying.
• Modules may be subject to change.
This information provides a comprehensive overview of the Emergency Practitioner - Graduate Certificate program, encompassing its objectives, curriculum, teaching methods, assessment strategies, and career implications.