Program Overview

Adult Emergency Care

Course Overview

This level 7 single practice module in Adult Emergency Care will provide you with a systems-based approach of in-depth knowledge and skills in the assessment of adult patients within the emergency environment. You will be expected to utilise your skills to critically examine key concepts and theories underpinning emergency care.

Key Facts

• Course Code: CPD7014
• Start Dates: September 2025
• Application Deadline: 1 September (for a September start)
• Location: Headington (Marston Road site)
• Course Length: Part-time: One semester
• School(s): Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Academic Level: 7
• Academic Credits: 20

Entry Requirements

• Students must hold professional registration with the relevant Nursing and Allied Health Professional Body in the UK.
• Students will normally have a minimum of 12 months post-registration experience in an emergency care environment.
• Be working in a relevant clinical environment in which they can achieve the clinical skills required.
• Have support of their line manager.

Tuition Fees

• 2025/26: CPD Home (UK) part-time: £1,000 per module if taken as a standalone module or £1,210 per module if taken as part of an award-bearing course.

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Strategy: The module has an appropriate division between structured learning activities and private study. Opportunities for sharing existing and developing skills, knowledge, and experience are maximised.
• Assessment: 100% Coursework.
• Assessment Methods:
  • Simulated scenario assessment.
  • Learning contract.

Careers and Professional Development

• Students who have completed similar health and life sciences postgraduate modules have been employed within their speciality both locally and nationally.
• This course enables you as a practitioner to work through the Agenda for Change grading bands to further your career progression.