PGCert Emergency Practitioner
Course details
Year of entry
2023, 2024
Duration
1 YR (PT)
Institution Code
G53
Location
Wrexham
Course Highlights
Developed with
local NHS clinical partners
Top 10
in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2025)*
Simulation-based education
in a high-fidelity environment with an experienced simulation team to provide contemporary teaching
Why choose this course?
The overall aim of the programme is to prepare the emergency practitioner for their autonomous role in their chosen setting in the Emergency Department, Minor Injuries Unit, Urgent Care Centre or within the ambulance service.
The programme will prepare the practitioner to develop professional practice, to ensure service improvement and innovation and to develop the practitioner’s competence and confidence to deliver autonomous care to both minor injury and illness presentations in a variety of settings.
*Wrexham University is rated 1st in Wales and joint 2nd in the UK overall for Student Satisfaction
Key course features
- A programme structure based on a 50% theory and 50% practice divided in programme hours.
- Assessment of practice learning through a portfolio of evidence allows you to demonstrate your progression in practice.
- High and low fidelity simulation throughout.
- Teaching provided by subject area specialists currently working with local NHS partners and a programme leader who is an emergency nurse and an advanced nurse practitioner working in the NHS.
- Contemporary approach to the quality and service improvement in the NHS.
What you will study
The modules you will study will be as follows:
- Emergency practitioner professional Practice and Service Improvement: This module will last the length of the academic year, starting with three face-to-face sessions and in semesters two and three, one seminar online a month.
- Nestled into the above module, you will also study:
- Semester two: Minor Injuries Assessment and management
- Semester three: Minor illness assessment and management
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Entry requirements & applying
All applicants are expected to be currently employed in a role* within the NHS. In addition, they must have been registered with NMC or HCPC for 2 years and have a current DBS as part of their role.
*The applicants can be nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists. They would be expected to be working in emergency care, prehospital care, minor injuries units, urgent care centres, walk in centres and/or prison environments
Teaching & Assessment
- This course adopts a blended learning approach, encompassing face-to-face and student-focused online learning.
- You will engage in a simulation-based education, low and high-fidelity, and utilise virtual and immersive reality.
- Assessment through portfolio development, OSCEs and a poster presentation to demonstrate a quality/service improvement
Teaching and Learning
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping you deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Career prospects
Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
Fees & funding
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.
All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.