Queen Mary University of London are offering a 1 year Post Graduate Certificate and a 2 year Master of Science in Burn Care. These courses are suited for all members of the burns multidisciplinary team and are delivered on a distance learning basis to suit full-time professionals in the field.
For more information contact Amanda Gaddes via academic-plastics@qmul.ac.uk
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The course offers:
60 credits at graduate level (level 3, SCQF level 9) for all 3 courses
20 credits per course for credited continuing professional development
The Course aims to:
– Develop a broad knowledge base and understanding of the principle features required to manage patients with burn injury and those undergoing plastic surgery
– Provide educational basis to critically evaluate the delivery of care to patients with burn injury and undergoing plastic surgery
– Develop a sound understanding of the physical and psychological impact that burn injury or conditions requiring plastic and reconstructive surgery have on quality of life.
Learning Outcomes:
Principles of reconstructive plastic surgery and burn injury care: 2 -4 September 2019
Plastic and reconstructive surgery: adults and paediatrics: 2 – 4 December 2019
Burn injury: adults and paediatrics: 9 – 11 March 2020
Timetable:
One block of 3 mandatory taught days supported by online learning
Boost your career potential with our Professional Practice Programme.
Choose from a selection of modules that can be studied on their own or as part of an award, leading to a degree or master’s qualification (depending on what modules you choose).
We have a wide variety of modules covering different specialisms across the healthcare sector.
Our Burns and Plastic Surgery modules are ideal if you are looking to develop your specialist knowledge in this area, to both enhance your career prospects and enrich the care that you provide. The modules are relevant to both adult and paediatric nurses.
Pathway Modules:
Physiological and Psychological Principles of Plastic Surgery and Burn Care (LBR6533/ LBR7485) – Level 6 and 7
Caring for Patients with a Burn Injury (LBR6529/LBR7480) – Level 6 and 7
Caring for Patients Undergoing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (LBR6531/LBR7483) – Level 6 and 7
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Enhance your knowledge and skills in burn care with this 40 credit Level 3 / Level M module.
The course covers the whole burns journey using a variety of different learning methods and approaches. On completion of the assignments, successful students will gain 40 credits towards a Degree or Masters Programme.
Suitable for all members of the Burn Care Multi-disciplinary team providing pre-hospital, hospital and/or community care including Paramedics, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Psychologists, Counsellors, Theatre Practitioners and other professions allied to medicine.
Closing Date for applications: 31st Jan 2020.
Topics to include:
Scarring Overview
Laser
The Development of a Therapy Led Steroid Injection Clinic
Outcome Measures
Micro-needling
Mechanical Tension
This Study Day is open to OTs and Physios however space may be available for nursing colleagues. Please register your interest asap (on a first come first served basis) with Amanda Dufley at amanda.dufley@nbt.nhs.uk
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Join The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) in Bournemouth for their Spring CPD Conference 2020. The theme of the conference is sustainability of people and the planet.
This conference will cover a number of key topics, from areas of our practice that are rapidly changing or pose frequent clinical dilemmas, to those that occur with a rarity that warrants regular review. You’ll also have the opportunity to relax and unwind with your peers at our complimentary drinks reception at the end of day 1.
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