Program Overview

University Advanced Diploma - Emergency Care: Practice Development

This course is designed for registered nurses/practitioners or paramedics working in emergency/urgent care settings who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills base to improve their career prospects.

Course Overview

The course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in emergency care. It begins with two core modules in minor and major illnesses and trauma, followed by a range of subject-specific modules to support career practice.

Modules

• Consultation and Physical Examination: Health Assessment Skills
• Care of Minor illness and Minor injuries
• Management of Major illness and Major Trauma

Entry Requirements

Prior study at the underpinning level is required.

Fees and Funding

To be confirmed.

Tuition Fees Policy

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy.

Key Details

Tuition fees

To be confirmed.

Minimum entry requirements

Prior study at the underpinning level.

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street, Lancaster, Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Blended Learning
• Course Duration: Part-time 1 Year
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: University Advanced Diploma

Locations

Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus

The Fusehill Street campus has been the setting of life-saving treatments since World War I. Now, it's home to world changers, life-savers, crime fighters, and entrepreneurs with access to high-quality facilities and innovative thinking.

Lancaster Campus

Lancaster is the Red Rose heartland, a student haven full of history and culture. With iconic stone architecture, parkland, and a caring community, this is the place to get involved. The campus houses top-quality facilities tailored to the needs of life-savers, world changers, and future leaders.

Online Learning

Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.