Middlesex University

Care of Children and Young People Undergoing Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Middlesex University

Course overview

Delivered by Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy (GLA), this 30-credit module aims to provide the candidate with the skills, knowledge and understanding to care for the complex population of critically ill children receiving Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

Key highlights

  • Delivered by Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy
  • 30-credit module in paediatric ECMO care
  • Builds skills to care for critically ill children on ECMO

Entry requirements

To undertake this module, you must: Hold a current healthcare-specific professional registration. Have at least three years’ experience (post-qualifying) working in level 3 paediatric intensive care. Be currently working in an ECMO centre and have an accredited intensive care course.

Be assigned a clinical mentor and be supported in the workplace to develop the necessary skills. You will need to upload a personal statement as part of your application, outlining your reasons for applying for this module.

Scholarships

  • Arts and Creative Industries New MA Course Awards

    Reduction of up to 40% of the tuition fees.

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Significant Achievement in Sport

    Ranging from £200 to £1,000.

    Up to £200

  • The Alumni Postgraduate Award

    Reduction of up to 20% of the tuition fee / 40% reduction for most of our Arts and Creative MA courses.

  • The Professor Brenda Barrett Bursaries

    £1,000 bursaries

    Up to £1,000

  • The Textile Alliance Scholarship for Masters in Arts and Design

    The scholarship will fund tuition fees and living expenses in London for the duration of the course.

Careers this course leads to

  • ECMO Specialist Nurse
  • Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse
  • ECMO Specialist Practitioner
  • Paediatric Critical Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • ECMO Coordinator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £2,070

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Middlesex University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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