Course Description
Certificate in Emergency Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)
The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a 20-credit Level 8 Special Purpose Award delivered over 26 weeks using a blended learning delivery. It is a clinically based programme which aims to enhance the novice nurses’ knowledge, skills and competencies in the delivery of evidence based care for patients who are victims of accidents and sudden illness within an ED (Emergency Department).
Course Code | DK_NCEMN_8 |
College Name | Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) |
Course Category | Health Care, Nursing |
Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
Course Location | Louth, UK |
Course Fee | 950 |
Course Duration | 1 academic year |
Course Times | 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. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | Certificate in Emergency Nursing |
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. |