Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing

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PROGRAM LEVEL

The postgraduate diploma in emergency nursing program is designed to equip students with specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies for providing high-quality care in various emergency and critical care settings. The postgraduate diploma in emergency nursing program at the University of Bahrain (UoB) provides students with exclusive learning opportunities by enabling them to acquire the necessary skills to manage a wide range of medical emergencies and maintain patient safety.

Throughout the program, students delve into various aspects of emergency nursing, including advanced assessment skills, trauma care, advanced life support, and different emergencies across the lifespan. The program also enables them to interpret diagnostic tests, perform emergency procedures, and communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have diverse career opportunities in emergency departments, trauma centers, critical care units, and other acute care settings. The program also serves as a foundation for further specialization or advanced practice in emergency nursing.

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DETAILED STUDY PLAN

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The graduates of the program will be prepared to:

  1. Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of specialized emergency nursing care and advanced life support.
  2. Employ leadership and collaborative roles in emergency nursing settings.
  3. Pursue further career development and advanced postgraduate studies in the emergency nursing field.
  4. Contribute to the advancement of the emergency nursing field through active participation in research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student of the postgraduate diploma in emergency nursing program will be able to:

  1.  Integrate theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice in emergency and trauma care.
  2. Provide specialized nursing care for patients with diverse emergency conditions across the lifespan.
  3. Apply clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in emergency situations.
  4. Employ interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  5. Advocate for patients’ safety within the ethical and legal frameworks and professional nursing standards.
  6. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional development through self-directed activities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The applicants of the program must fulfill the general admission requirements for postgraduate studies at the University of Bahrain in addition to the following program specific admission requirements:

  • Hold a valid nursing license from the concerned responsible health authorities.
  • Pass the personal interview at the department level.
  • Submit two recommendation letters.
  • Have a valid Basic Life Support Provider Certificate.

DEGREE AWARDING REQUIREMENTS

To graduate, students must fulfill the general graduation requirement stated in the postgraduate studies regulations of the University of Bahrain in addition to the following program specific graduation requirements:

  • Complete Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)