The Emergency Care Skills Course is an integral part of the Foundation Nurse Programme. This programme delivers 3 days of training to support your development and skills as well as providing you with further evidence towards your Royal College of Nursing (RCN) competencies.
Overview
This course is designed for staff nurses who have been working in the Emergency Department for between 6 and 12 months. The course will cover Suturing, Critical Care skills and Leadership. You will build on previous skills and theory from the Foundation Nurse Induction program, particularly with regards to history taking.
Day 1 - Suturing
Day 2 - Critical Care Skills
Day 3 - Leadership/Team Leading
Timetable
Below are example timetables of how each of the three training days will run. Please note these are examples only and subjects/timings are subject to change