This short course comprises of the following modules:

• Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Available in Semester One

• Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Nursing (HSN3157) – Taught over two semesters

The Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Nursing short course has been designed to provide nurses working in cardiac surgery intensive care with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in cardiac surgery intensive care nursing. The course is delivered over one academic year and comprises of an applied physiology module and a cardiac surgery intensive care nursing double module.

The physiology module focuses on human biology principles and the physiology of the vascular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The cardiac surgery intensive care nursing module focuses on the immediate assessment and evidence-based management of cardiac surgery intensive care patients. The course content underpins the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education (CC3N 2016) and the National Competency Framework for Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). The Step 2 & 3 competencies will be obtained through direct supervision and clinical support in practice. As a result, student applying to undertake this pathway must be working in a CSICU setting.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Available in Semester One

• Clinical Cardiology* (NRS3069) - Available in Semester Two

• Cardiology Nursing* (NRS3070) - Available in Semester Two

*Must be working in appropriate clinical area

This short course will address the specific needs of staff working in the continually evolving area of cardiology nursing. The first module focuses on the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and nervous system. The second module addresses clinical skills such as assessment of the cardiac patient, ECG interpretation, ABG analysis, investigative/interventional procedures and emergency care. Cardiology Nursing is designed for those working in general cardiology settings and focuses on the nursing management and rehabilitation of patients with a range of cardiac conditions.

This course aims to adhere to NICE approved treatment using the stepped approach to care (Steps 1 and 2). You will learn about the more common mental disorders (anxiety and depression). Your CBT knowledge and skills development will begin with learning about formulation based assessment and evidence based, measurable interventions including: facilitated self-help, psychoeducation, behavioural activation, prolonged graded exposure and problem solving.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (HSN3026)

• Core Behavioural Strategies (HSN3027)

• Core Cognitive Strategies (HSN3028)

This short course comprises of the following modules:

• Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Available in Semester One

• Intensive Care Nursing (HSN3156) – Taught over two semesters

The Intensive Care Nursing short course has been designed to provide nurses working in intensive care units with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in critical care nursing. The course is delivered over one academic year and comprises of an applied physiology module and an intensive care nursing double module.

The physiology module focuses on human biology principles and the physiology of the vascular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The intensive care nursing module focuses on the immediate assessment and evidence-based management of critically ill patients in ICU. The course content underpins the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education (CC3N 2016) and the National Competency Framework for Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). The Step 2 & 3 competencies will be obtained through direct supervision and clinical support in practice. As a result, student applying to undertake this pathway must be working in an ICU setting.

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Northern Ireland has the highest recorded levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the world, we are unfortunately the global capital of PTSD. EMDR is a gold standard treatment for PTSD and is endorsed by NICE and WHO. The evidence base for EMDR Therapy to be helpful in other mental health conditions is growing.

This short course consists of two blocks of study, the first is four days which is the Level 1 which is useful for single incident trauma and another four days which is Level 2, which is useful for more complex trauma. Level 1 and 2 both must be undertaken and attendance on all days is compulsory.

The participant will need to have access to people presenting with the PTSD and later complex PTSD. The course will allow the participant to apply to join EMDR UK and Ireland and if they wish move to Accredited status and then Consultant status. EMDR supervision for 10 hours will be provided for all participants completing the course.

This short course comprises one 40 credit module and one 20 credit module:

• Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (double module) (NRS3077) - Available in Semester One

• Clinical Skills in Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (NRS3078) - Available in Semester Two

With the incidence of haematological malignancies steadily increasing in the western world, this short course has been designed to help the nurse meet the challenges of understanding the range of haematological conditions presenting and the complex treatment regimes they require, through a programme of theoretical and practice focused modules. Students accessing this course must be working in an appropriate clinical area.

This short course comprises of the following modules:

• Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Available in Semester One

• High Dependency Nursing (HSN3158) – Taught over two semesters

The High Dependency Nursing short course has been designed to provide nurses working in high dependency units with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in high dependency nursing. The course is delivered over one academic year and comprises of an applied physiology module and a high dependency nursing double module. The physiology module focuses on human biology principles and the physiology of the vascular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The high dependency nursing module focuses on the immediate assessment and evidence-based management of patients in HDU. The course content underpins the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education (CC3N 2016) and the National Competency Framework for Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). The Step 2 20 competencies will be obtained through direct supervision and clinical support in practice. As a result, student applying to undertake this pathway must be working a HDU setting.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Healthcare (NRS3008) - Available in Semester One

• Care of the Critically Ill Child (HSN3040) - Available in Semester Two

• Practice to Theory (HSN3054) - Taught over both semesters

This short course is intended to enable registered nurses to extend and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards achieving evidence based standards for the care of the critically ill child and family. A successful outcome for the critically ill child depends on the quality of care received. This starts from the initial presentation of illness or injury, and includes timely diagnosis and treatment interventions. The ability to recognise the child with the potential to deteriorate rapidly challenges clinical expertise and decision making skills. The course will foster an active process of learning and will endeavour to enhance student’s enthusiasm and sustained commitment through lectures, tutorials, seminars, exposure to elearning and to practical applications using simulated conditions.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Ophthalmology Health Care 1 (NRS3001) - Available in Semester One

• Ophthalmology Health Care 2 (NRS3005) - Available in Semester Two

• Ophthalmology Care Management (NRS3012) - Available in Semester Two

This short course in ophthalmology will provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to develop not only the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become a competent practitioner, but also foster a spirit of enquiry that enables them to stay at the leading edge of this rapidly expanding care speciality. Research and advances in technology have impacted very positively not only on knowledge and understanding of the vast range of conditions affecting the ocular system, but also on the type and range of treatment options available. Using an approach that focuses both on the eye as a whole and its specific parts, the modules will help the student to develop knowledge and understanding of the normal structure and function of the eye, pathophysiology, social, psychological and ethical issues, as well as to acquire the related clinical practice skills.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Fracture Trauma Nursing (HSN3152) - Available in Semester 1

• Orthopaedic Nursing (HSN3151) - Available in Semester 2

• Musculoskeletal Care: Skills and Principles (HSN3153) - Taught over both semesters

This short course addresses the needs of the patient across the life span presenting with either an orthopaedic condition or fracture trauma injury. It aims to provide the registered nurse (adult and child field) with the opportunity to develop and apply the specific evidence based knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality holistic care to all patient types within all healthcare settings.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Health Care (NRS3008) - Available in Semester One

• Peri-operative Nursing Science (NRS3011) - Available in Semester Two

• Peri-operative Nursing Care Management (NRS3024) - Available in Semester Two

*Must be working in an appropriate clinical area

The focus of this short course is the patient-centred care strategy for the person requiring surgical intervention within the operating department. The need for the student to develop a sound knowledge in normal and applied physiological concepts of specific body systems, as well as pharmacology will be developed in the initial part of the programme, along with patient assessment, communication and psychological care. As the course moves toward a more practice based learning mode, these main theoretical themes will develop within a more skills based framework as the student undertakes specific case studies.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Biomedical Aspects of Respiratory Diseases (HSN3045) - Available in Semester One

• Nursing Management of the Patient with Respiratory Diseases (HSN3046) - Available in Semester Two

• Clinical Aspects of Respiratory Diseases (HSN3047) - Taught over two semesters

This short course will facilitate the student in developing a sound biomedical understanding of the process of respiratory diseases. As the prevalence of the diseases increases, it is important that more nurses become skilled in the assessment and management of patients both in hospital and the community. The course addresses nursing management and intervention in the acute and chronic stable phases of the illness and the application of theory to practice will be promoted through the clinical module.

This short course focuses on nursing and clinical assessment, health promotion and health education in three main areas: general principles of wound management, leg ulcer management and the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Integral to each module will be a clinical skills component, which requires practice and supervision in the student’s clinical area.

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Tissue Repair and Regeneration HSN3013 - Available in Semester One

• Lower Limb Ulceration and Associated Conditions HSN3014 - Taught over two semesters

• Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers NRS3072 - Taught over two semesters

This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

• Models of Dementia Care (HSN3031) - Available in Semester One

• Issues in Dementia Care (HSN3032) - Available in Semester Two

• Therapeutic Interventions: Communicating with People who have Dementia (HSN3033) - Available in Semester Two

The aim of this short course is to facilitate registered nurses in developing the practical skills necessary to function effectively when caring for people with dementia and to appreciate the underpinning principles of practice alongside a detailed awareness of current evidence based care.