Some clients require more complex care because, in addition to sudden emergencies or worsened conditions, they also have an underlying health issue causing the acute problem. This could be kidney, heart, lung, brain, or chest-related conditions.
Modules
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Course overview
The aim of this course is to critically explore and analyse the acute and specialist on-going care provided for patients being cared for in Cardiac care environments.
Academic expertise
Entry requirements
- Current professional registration with a relevant professional or statutory body or such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professionals Council
- Work within an acute care setting appropriate to the outcome award for a minimum of six months and be contracted to work for at least 18 hours per week
- Required to be supported by their manager and may need to identify a clinical mentor for particular modules
- Pre-registration diplomats and baccalaureate graduates must demonstrate 12 months relevant clinical experience
- Provide at least one reference
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
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