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Pre-Hospital Critical Care at University of Warwick - UCAS

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Course summary

This course is aimed primarily at doctors, nurses, paramedics and AHPs who work within acute, emergency and critical care environments such as Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units and Ambulance Services. It is ideal for those practitioners who are developing their scope of practice towards an autonomous role. Course Overview The course is modular and organised in blocks of study lasting between four and six days at a time, which can be consecutive days within the same week or spread out over several weeks. This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Core modules The course is modular and organised in blocks of study lasting between four and six days at a time, which can be consecutive days within the same week or spread out over several weeks. You will study the following modules: Advanced Emergency Practice This module addresses the needs of both air and land paramedics and doctors and allied health care professionals wishing to undertake a primary HEMS role or work in an environment providing advanced medical interventions to a similar level (oil rigs, expeditions etc.). You will need to be currently employed or have access to clinical placements that will support development of clinical skills during the course of the module. You will need to have access to clinical and educational mentorship support. Critical Care Transfer This module addresses the needs of air paramedics, doctors and nurses wishing to undertake level 2 and level 3 transfers

  • Undertake a course that promotes and fosters a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
  • Gain a clear understanding of the concepts and theories surrounding the issues of emergency practice
  • The teaching and learning style is interactive, drawing on both the expert teachers and the experience of the students
Special Incident Management Gain a theoretical framework for the acquisition of a range of clinical skills relevant to the primary emergency clinical setting. The aim of this module is to provide you with a theoretical framework for the acquisition of knowledge in the provision of healthcare in a range of challenging and unusual situations. These skills will support you in the safe identification and management of a range of clinical and non-clinical situations where specific interventions are required in order to maximise the clinical outcome. The skills will be supported by the relevant theoretical concepts and knowledge. Please note: Teaching may be facilitated off-site on one of the study days, if required.

Assessment method

Critical Care Transfer

  • 2 x 1,000-word written clinical reflections
  • 4 x 15-minute Case Base Examination
Advanced Emergency Practice
  • 4 x 15-minute Case Based Examination
  • 2 x 1,000-word written assignment
Special Incident Management
  • 2,000-word case study
- 1 x poster/ infographic

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements Applicants should: Be in a clinical post at Band 6 or above in a trainee ACP post or similar Have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Care Professionals Council or Royal Pharmaceutical Society Hold a BSc degree at 2nd class level, or evidence of Level 7 study. Those without the academic qualifications will have a telephone interview with the course director for a special case request to be made. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band A With specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad. General costs to be considered: - Core text books - Printer credits - Dissertation binding As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for: - Accommodation - Food - Clothes and leisure - Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.

Pre-Hospital Critical Care at University of Warwick - UCAS