Study Programme for Specialist Nursing in Prehospital Emergency Care
60 ECTS credits
Study programme
The programme prehospital nurse is conducted as a hybrid education meaning that lectures and assignments take place both at the university and on distance. A specialist nurse has extensive nursing and medical knowledge in a specific health care area. The prehospital emergency care nurse is expected to make adequate judgements, priorities and follow-ups in order to save lives and prevent complications in prehospital situations at home, on the site of an accident and in the ambulance. Practical group exercises with patient simulator at the university's modern clinical training centre and in the ambulance services will be carried out.
Education level:
Master's level
Prerequisites
Nursing licence issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (180 credits), including a degree project of 15 credits, a Degree of Bachelor in Nursing (including a degree project of 15 credits), or equivalent qualifications. Professional experience in nursing corresponding to 12 months of full-time work. Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3, and English 6/A. Equivalence assessment can be made.
While studying
Education
The programme is offered part-time in the first year and in the second year students choose part-time or full-time. Instruction is net-based with on-campus meetings. The first four courses are based on case methodology, patient simulator and practical exercises in the ambulance services. These courses form the basis of course five, which a 10-week practical placement. Course six is a degree project (15 ECTS cr, which gives students the opportunity to specialise in their area of expertise. Instruction is web-based and requires computer skills and access to: A computer not older than three years, RAM 2Gb, web camera and head set for web conferences with USB connection. Web conferences require broadband connection of at least 2 Mbs and wired network connection (not mobile). Your computer will be tested before the start of course at kau.se/datortest. Video conferencing may be used.Application must include certificates verifying your qualifications and be sent to Antagningsservice, R 312, 106 53 STOCKHOLM.Form of Instruction
Students work on assignments individually or in groups via a computer based platform. Instruction is also in the form of on-campus lectures and seminars.Examination
Examination formats vary and may be oral or written, individual or in groups. Practical performance is also assessed. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.Professional Contact
The programme includes a 10-week practical placement period. Students are offered placement in the county councils of V盲rmland. Other arrangements may be made on agreement between all parties concerned. Students may incur additional travel and accommodation expenses in connection with the training period.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Prehospital emergency assessment and care (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Prehospital emergency care (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Prehospital triage and management (Obligatory) | 6 |
| Prehospital trauma and care (Obligatory) | 9 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Prehospital nursing in theory and practice (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Degree project - Prehospital Emergency Care (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at 果冻传媒 or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
L盲s氓rs- och programv盲rderingar
Start semester Autumn 2014
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2016
Start semester Autumn 2017
Start semester Autumn 2018
Start semester Autumn 2019
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Autumn 2022
Future prospects