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Overview
Emergency and Urgent Care of Special Populations at the University of Northampton supports registered clinicians in developing evidence-based, autonomous and patient-centred approaches to out-of-hospital care.
Why study Emergency and Urgent Care of Special Populations at the University of Northampton?
The course explores the assessment and management of patient groups requiring specialised clinical judgement, including older people, children, patients receiving end-of-life care and those experiencing mental health or obstetric emergencies. Flexible online learning is supported by live tutorials, case discussions and optional simulation activities. The module may be studied independently or towards the BSc (Hons) Enhancing Paramedic Practice Top-up.
Programme Structure
Course includes:
Evidence-based emergency and urgent care
End-of-life care in out-of-hospital settings
Emergency care of older people
Obstetric and paediatric presentations
Mental health presentations and patient-centred management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Administration View 31 other Short Courses in Health Administration in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
All applicants must be a registered healthcare clinician (HCPC, NMC etc.)A minimum of 100 credits at level 5.
Applicants who do not have the required 100 Credits at level 5 through certificated learning but hold an Institute of Health and Care Development (IHCD) Paramedic qualification will be credited with 60 Credits at level 5 if they are employed in contemporary clinical practice.
Applicants may also make an additional claim for APEL for a maximum of 40 Credits at level 5 on the production of evidence of continuing professional development within the last two years.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1630 GBP / full≈ 1630 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1630 GBP / full≈ 1630 GBP / full
Additional Details
The University uses UKCISA guidance to assess applicants’ eligibility for home fee status.
Funding
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