Unit Overview
The Burns Rehabilitation Unit will cover topics such as scar management, psychology, pain management, return to work/school and social reintegration
It is a single unit with curriculum covering both paediatric and adult aspects of burn injury care
It is open to all members of the burn care team as well as other health care professionals who have regular contact with burn patients
Academic Study
This is an online module which will include participating in an interactive programme of study combining e-learning, on-line taught lessons, self-directed study, debates, discussions, placement/practice learning and completing summative assessments
Where and when?
The unit will run for a total of seven weeks, each date for a full day commencing 11th February 2022. Dates are all Fridays and are as follows:
11th & 25th February
11th & 25th March
1st, 22nd & 29th April
A minimum 80% attendance is required to complete the course.
What qualifications/entry requirements do I need?
Level 6 Study
A minimum of DipHE in a health-related subject (Level 5)
Level 7 Study
A minimum of a degree in a health-related subject (Level 6)
How much will it cost?
If you are already working in burns within the Northern Burn Network the course is free. If you would like to apply and work within the Northern Burn Care Network, you should request an expression of interest form from manchesterburnscourse@mft.nhs.uk the completed form should be returned to the same email address by no later than 21st January 2022
Applicants from outside the Northern Burn Care Network should apply direct to the University of Manchester at cpd.nursing@manchester.ac.uk
What qualification will I get?
Academic study affords 20 credits for level 6 and 15 credits for level 7