BSc (Hons) Acute Healthcare Practice (Speciality: Coronary Care, Intensive Care, Perioperative, Renal, Accident and Emergency)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Acute Healthcare Practice and BSc (Hons) Acute Healthcare Practice [Accident and Emergency] are both stimulating and novel programmes aimed at inspiring a range of practitioners who practice within acute and critical care settings.

The course enables practitioners to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to care for a variety of acutely ill and critically sick individuals in an articulate, competent and professional manner. Completion of the course may lead to registration as a Specialist Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.  

Content and Modules

  • Acute and Critical Care Practice in Context (60 Credits)

This year long module aims to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the evidence base underpinning practice within the acute and critical care setting. The use of Simulation nurtures a clear link between theory and practice.

 

  • Preparation for Mentorship (20 Credits)

This module aims to enhance and develop the knowledge and skills to enable practitioners to competently support a wide range of learners from all health care professions whilst facilitating skills development in practice.

 

  • Evidence-Based Practice Healthcare Dissertation (40 Credits)

The dissertation module of this programme facilitates practitioners to undertake an in-depth and systematic literature review based around a question focused on an element of practice relevant to the practitioners area of practice and speciality.

Further Information

For further course information, please contact the course leader:

Mark Ranson

Email:    m.ransonucs.ac.uk|

Tel:       01473 338529

 

At a glance details

Typical Entry Requirements:

Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits with at least 120 credits at Level 5) or equivalent in an appropriate subject

Location:

Heath Road Hospital, Ipswich (campus code R)

Ipswich Campus (campus code I)

James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth (campus code P)

West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds (campus code W)

Duration:

Up to 5 years  

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