Enhancing Prehospital Resuscitation
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The purpose of this module is to enable students to improve their knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology of shock, and precipitating conditions of cardiovascular collapse and be able to enhance their current management strategies to prevent deterioration. Weekly themes include the principles of shock; understanding the role of the macro and microcirculation and acute traumatic coagulopathy before moving on to looking at current research, best practice, and innovations surrounding medical and traumatic cardiac arrest. Trauma care forms part of this module, considering its role in cardiovascular collapse and improving understanding of interventions such as fluid management, positive pressure ventilation, the role of ultrasound, and pharmacology in line with current best practice.
Key highlights
- Explores the pathophysiology of shock and cardiovascular collapse
- Covers macro and microcirculation and acute traumatic coagulopathy
- Reviews current research and innovations in medical and traumatic cardiac arrest
- Examines trauma care interventions including fluid management and positive pressure ventilation
- Considers the role of ultrasound and pharmacology in resuscitation
- Develops management strategies to prevent patient deterioration
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — All applicants must be a registered healthcare clinician (HCPC, NMC etc.) A minimum of 100 credits at level 5 Applicants who do not have the required 100 Credits at level 5 through certificated learni…
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic
- Specialist Paramedic
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Emergency Nurse
- Prehospital Care Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,630 per year
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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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