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PgCert Emergency Care at University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate certificate for health professionals in emergency care, informed by the RCN National Curriculum and Framework for Emergency Nursing, covering major incidents, emergency care for children and young people, minor injury management, emergency mental health and assessment of acutely ill adults.

Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: 20 September 2027, 15 May 2028  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Emergency Care of Special Circumstances and Vulnerable Groups and Assessment, Care and Management of the Acutely Ill Individual, with workplace practice-based learning.

Career pathways

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to roles such as care manager, community development worker, family support worker, health improvement practitioner, health service manager and youth worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:2 or above or demonstrable honours-standard knowledge and skills (other qualifications and experience considered individually); health or social care practitioner registered with a body such as the HCPC or NMC; currently working in an emergency care setting with at least 12 months post-registration employment. Application deadlines: 31 July (September), 31 March (May).

Intake: 20 September 2027, 15 May 2028

Duration: 1 year part-time

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