Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's in Hospital Emergency Nursing is a program designed to provide specialized training in emergency nursing care. The program is offered in a semi-presential format, combining theoretical development through self-learning and self-assessment with practical skills development through workshops.

Program Details

• Duration: 44 weeks
• ECTS Credits: 60
• Modality: Semi-presential
• Language: Spanish
• Dates: September 7, 2026 - July 9, 2027
• Schedule: Online, with two face-to-face phases: January 18-21, 2027, and June 28-30, 2027
• Price: €4,500 (including administrative taxes of the University of Barcelona)

Objectives

The program aims to:

• Provide comprehensive training in emergency nursing care
• Develop skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving in emergency situations
• Enhance knowledge of emergency nursing protocols and procedures
• Foster collaboration and teamwork among healthcare professionals in emergency settings

Competencies

The program covers various competencies, including:

• Transversal Competencies:
  • Understanding of the emergency team structure
  • Acquisition of research skills and presentation of results
  • Understanding of the specifics of emergency nursing work
  • Exercise of health education for patients and families
  • Use of common emergency drugs
• Specific Competencies:
  • Collection of samples and interpretation of analytical results applied to emergencies
  • Management of urgent abdominal pain, colic, intestinal obstruction, aneurysms, etc.
  • Attention to patients with knife and/or firearm injuries
  • Suturing and wound care
  • Interpretation of basic radiography

Curriculum

The program includes modules on:

• Human and Therapeutic Environment in Emergency Care
• Organization, Coordination, Triage, and Legal Framework of Emergency Services
• Process of Attention to Patients with Surgical Problems
• Process of Attention and Attitude towards Patients in Critical Condition
• Process of Urgent Attention to Children
• Process of Urgent Attention to Women
• Process of Attention to Psychiatric Patients
• Process of Attention to Patients with Various Pathologies in Emergency Areas

Target Audience

The program is designed for:

• Diploma holders or graduates in Nursing interested in specializing in emergency care
• Professionals already working in emergency services who wish to expand their knowledge or obtain a specialized higher degree

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

• Hospital emergency services
• Primary Care Emergency Services (CUAPs)
• Extrahospital emergency services

Faculty

The program is directed by:

• Dr. Joan Maria Estrada Masllorens
• Dr. José Antonio Sarria Guerrero

Discounts

Discounts are available for:

• Alumni of the Fundació IL3-UB
• Alumni UB with a Master's quota
• Members of professional associations and entities with collaboration agreements
• Corporate or entity matriculation discounts

Application Process

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Identify yourself or register if you don't have a user account.
2. Fill out the application form with your personal details.
3. Configure your payment method and make the necessary payments.
4. An educational advisor will contact you to assist with the application process.

Contact

For more information, contact the IL3-UB at:

• Address: C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131, 08018 Barcelona
• Email: [insert email]
• Phone: [insert phone number]