University of Sunderland

Certificate of Achievement in the Assessment and Management of Minor Illness and Injury

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

This 16-week course covers diverse training crucial for delivering effective and equitable patient care. It will enhance the skills of professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and others. The course includes in-depth explorations of minor injuries and illnesses, including physical examination and diagnostic tools.

Specialised areas will be explored, such as MSK assessment and management, including fracture assessment and radiology, soft tissue injuries, and wound care, equipping you with hands-on experience in techniques like suturing and splinting. Critical aspects of care, including burns, respiratory, and gastrointestinal issues, are also addressed, ensuring a holistic understanding of common conditions. You'll also cover ENT issues, skin conditions, and urinary tract infections, providing a comprehensive skill set for managing diverse patient presentations in an unscheduled care setting.

Key highlights

  • Physical examination and diagnostic tools for minor injuries and illnesses
  • Musculoskeletal assessment including fracture assessment and radiology
  • Hands-on experience in suturing, splinting and wound care
  • Covers burns, respiratory, gastrointestinal, ENT and skin conditions
  • Prepares you to manage diverse presentations in unscheduled care settings
  • Designed for nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other professionals

Entry requirements

We require applicants to be at a band 5 or above for both Level 6 and Level 7.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
  • Minor Injuries Nurse
  • Urgent Care Practitioner
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner
  • First Contact Physiotherapist

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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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