Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine Online PGDip
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-12-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine Online PGDip is a part-time online program designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced skills in emergency care and trauma resuscitation. Delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials, and case studies, the program emphasizes practical application and prepares graduates for leadership roles in emergency medicine, critical care, and pre-hospital care. The flexible online format allows working professionals to balance their studies with other commitments.
Program Outline
Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine Online PGDip:
Degree Overview:
This part-time online postgraduate diploma program, Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of practicing doctors, nurses, paramedics, and physician associates in various aspects of emergency care and trauma resuscitation. The program's curriculum is delivered entirely online through interactive lectures, tutorial sessions, and asynchronous learning activities, offering flexibility and convenience for working professionals.
Objectives:
- To equip healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills to effectively manage acute medical emergencies and trauma situations.
- To develop expert-level competency in resuscitation techniques and comprehensive management of critical illnesses.
- To enhance the understanding and application of specialized diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in emergency settings.
- To promote evidence-based practice through critical appraisal of current research and advancements in emergency medicine.
Program Description:
The program delves into various critical areas of emergency and resuscitation medicine, including the pathophysiology and management of shock syndromes, rapid assessment and treatment of critically ill patients, advanced airway management techniques, and pre-hospital care and mass casualty situations. The Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine Online PGDip program stands out with its strong emphasis on practical application and decision-making in real-life scenarios. This is achieved through interactive case studies, simulation exercises, and collaborative learning activities.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- The program consists of 6 compulsory core modules and 2 elective modules, totaling 21 months of part-time study.
- Each module includes approximately 20 one-hour pre-recorded lectures and linked one-hour tutorials with two or three lectures and tutorials delivered each week.
- Each module offers around 40 hours of contact time and 110 hours of self-directed study.
Course Schedule:
- The program follows a semester system, with intakes in September and May each year.
- Students can choose their preferred starting date, allowing for flexibility in fitting the program around existing commitments.
- The program duration is designed to be completed within 21 months for part-time study.
Individual Modules:
Compulsory Core Modules:
- Emergency Management of Severe Trauma It also focuses on the assessment, classification, resuscitation, and treatment of major trauma systems by system.
- Fundamentals of Research
- This module introduces basic skills required for academic medicine, including how to read a paper, how to critically appraise medical literature, how medical research is designed, statistical analysis, and research methodology.
- The Physiology of Shock, Shock Syndromes and Tools of Resuscitation
- This module focuses on the key diagnostic modalities used to improve care in critical illness, such as blood gas analysis, and your ability to interpret the chest radiograph and acute computed tomography imaging as applied to acute care in critical illness.
- Cardiac Arrest, Airway Management, Oxygenation, Analgesia and Procedural Sedation
- This module equips you with knowledge of oxygen delivery, advanced airway care, respiratory support, procedural sedation/analgesia, and state of the art treatment of cardiorespiratory arrest in adults and children.
- Pre-Hospital Care and Mass Casualties
- This module reviews a wide range of topics within the pre-hospital care environment, including scene management, critical care interventions, and mass casualty events.
- Diagnostic Tools in Critical Illness
- This module provides you with an understanding of diagnostic work up in the early phases of resuscitation. You will improve your ability to interpret bed side metabolic parameters provided by blood gas analysis, and your ability to interpret the chest radiograph and acute computed tomography imaging as applied to acute care in critical illness.
Elective Modules:
Students can choose any two from the following elective modules:
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Students will learn about a wide range of topics within the paediatric resuscitation environment, including airway management, critical care interventions, and common paediatric emergencies.
- Tactical Medical Care
- Module 6, Tactical Medical Care, focuses on resuscitation skills required to provide critical care in military and extreme civilian environments, teaching how hospital based practice should be modified. The module builds on the knowledge of year 1 and how this may be adapted to various hostile environments. The module will focus on battlefield medicine, battlefield evacuation, haemorrhage control, airway management, wound & burn management, analgesia and delivery of care for civilian terrorist incidents & natural disasters. It will also discuss inter-service working with fire and police.
- toxicology and CBRN (for doctors only) You will gain an understanding of toxidromes, diagnosis of poisoning, and the approach to both supportive and toxin specific care. Importantly, you also will learn about the decontamination of patients and safe working in a CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) environment.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Written assignments
- Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) quizzes
- Short recorded presentations
- End-of-module assessments
Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the covered topics.
- Applying knowledge to real-world scenarios and case studies.
- Critical analysis of research and evidence-based practice.
- Effective communication of knowledge and skills in written and oral formats.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Online lectures and tutorials delivered by experienced and actively practicing professionals in the field.
- Interactive case studies and simulation exercises to enhance practical application.
- Collaborative learning activities to foster communication and teamwork.
Faculty:
- The program features a distinguished faculty of renowned experts in emergency medicine, trauma resuscitation, and critical care.
- Faculty members are actively involved in clinical practice, research, and education, bringing real-world insights and cutting-edge knowledge to the program.
Unique Approach:
- The program emphasizes a blended learning approach, combining asynchronous online learning with interactive live sessions for a stimulating and engaging learning experience.
- The focus on practical application prepares graduates for immediate impact in their clinical practice.
- The flexible online format allows working professionals to balance their studies with other commitments.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Trauma surgeons
- Critical care nurses
- Physician associates
- Paramedics
Career Opportunities:
- Emergency departments
- Intensive care units
- Trauma centers
- Pre-hospital care services
- Medical research and education
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine Online PGDip are equipped with advanced skills and knowledge to pursue leadership roles and make significant contributions within their chosen field. The program prepares graduates for further career advancement and specialization in emergency and resuscitation medicine.
Other:
- The program is designed and delivered by the Blizard Institute, a leading center for medical education and research, known for its expertise in emergency and resuscitation medicine.
- The program is internationally recognized and accredited, ensuring the highest quality standards.
- Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for further professional development and specialization in related fields.
Additional Notes:
- The program is open to applications from graduates with a medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree), one or more years’ basic training in emergency medicine/anaesthesia/general medicine/cardiology/acute surgery/intensive care medicine/pre-hospital care, and current employment in emergency medicine, critical care, acute medicine, observation medicine or pre-hospital care. The actual program structure, content, and requirements may vary.
Home: £4,250 Overseas: £8,850EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.
