Course Description
Certificate in Emergency Nursing
Emergency Nursing has developed into a distinct specialist area of practice and as the ED is a gateway to the hospital environment, it is necessary for ED staff to have an extensive range of skills and resources to meet the demands of patients. Maximising the scope of nurses working in EDs will support the achievement of the goals of the EMP (Emergency Medicine Programme, HSE) namely to improve access, quality and cost in Emergency Medicine in Ireland. The EMP envisages that Emergency nurses, support staff and multidisciplinary team will liaise closely to ensure the patient receives the optimum level of care.
This programme which has been developed by a consortium of five Institutes of Technology (AIT, DkIT, LyIT, IT Tralee, WIT), is specifically for nurses working in Emergency Departments and supports the goals of the EMP.
The programme provides for the continuing professional development of nurses through education, clinical practice, leadership and research utilisation, providing a pathway for the nurse to evolve not only professionally, but also personally which will enable him/her to fulfil their potential.
| Training Provider | Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) |
| Course Location | Dundalk, Louth |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology - Awarding Body |
| Awarding Body Details | Certificate in Emergency Nursing |
| Course Duration | 26 weeks |
| Course Time | The course takes place over one academic year (26 weeks) with a combination of in-class and on-line delivery. Students on this programme will be required to attend one of the 5 Institutes of Technology for 6 to 8 days. |
| Course Fee | Price on Application |
| Entry Requirements | You MUST be: *Registered Nurse with the NMBI (or equivalent) AND *Currently employed or have access to work in an Emergency Department Priority will be given to HSE nursing staff currently employed in an Emergency Department. HSE nurses who can secure a placement in an Emergency Department and nurses from non HSE organisations who work in an Emergency Department may be offered a place on the programme subject to meeting the programme entry criteria and the availability of places. |
| Carear Path | Emergency Nursing Foundation Module: This module will allow nurses who care for patients in an ED to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. Indicative content includes: Holistic patient assessment and clinical decision making: Triage in the ED; Cardiovascular and Respiratory system; Sepsis; Neurological Assessment; GI assessment; Acute Surgical Patients: The older person; Acute endocrine disorders; Anaphylaxis; Tissue Viability; Pain Management; Paediatric Patients; Obstetric Patients; Non-Life/Limb threatening Injuries; Trauma; Major Emergency Planning; Mental Health; Patients with an Intellectual Disability: Vulnerable Adults: Psychosocial Impact of Illness: Quality Improvement. Clinical Placement Emergency Nursing: This module will provide the student with exposure to clinical placement in emergency nursing so that s/he continues to develop confidence and competence in the practice of nursing. |
| Phone | +353 042 9370290 |
| Course Code | DK_NCEMN_8 |
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