Our Stabilisation and Treatment Awaiting Transfer (STAT) course will develop the knowledge and skills you need to care for patients whilst awaiting ambulance transfer. You'll be able to provide extended care in primary care settings.
Why study with us
- You'll learn in an engaging environment, which includes case-based learning and clinical skills training to prepare you for real-world scenarios.
- You'll learn from experts and study alongside other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- This course is delivered via blended learning, so you'll learn online and complete a short in-person block at our campus.
Course overview
Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Blended learning
Study mode: Part-time
Duration: Online pre-recorded materials and guided reading with live webinars over 10-12 weeks. This will be followed by an in-person block on campus. This includes practical and round-table seminar sessions.
Campus: Preston/Westlakes
Start date: TBC
The in-person component of the course is taught at the University’s Preston or Westlakes Campus.
Topics covered include:
- Stabilisation and initiation of treatment of the sick patient pending delayed arrival of the ambulance service in the primary care context.
- Content of medical equipment to be carried by practitioners in primary care settings.
- Risk assessment and management.
- The primary care multidisciplinary team.
- Reachback and telemedicine.
This course builds on Urgent Care knowledge and skills that are covered in the Urgent Medical Care CPD Course (UMeCC).
Future careers
Ambulance transfer wait times have increased, so our STAT course will benefit practitioners who work in any primary care setting. You'll develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver care while awaiting transfer. This is particularly relevant for those who work in remote and rural settings.
Entry requirements
This course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Care Practitioners and Physician Associates. It may also be suitable for clinicians in related fields such as physiotherapists, paramedics, practice nurses and secondary care doctors who will be working in rural and remote hospitals.
- Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject
- Applicants must hold Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualification or relevant professional qualification, holding professional registration (GMC, NMC, HCPC, GDC or international equivalent)
- Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent.
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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