Study Programme for Specialist Nursing in Prehospital Emergency Care

Education

The programme is offered part-time in the first year and in the second year students choose part-time or full-time. Instruction is net-based with on-campus meetings. The first four courses are based on case methodology, patient simulator and practical exercises in the ambulance services. These courses form the basis of course five, which a 10-week practical placement. Course six is a degree project (15 ECTS cr, which gives students the opportunity to specialise in their area of expertise. Instruction is web-based and requires computer skills and access to: A computer not older than three years, RAM 2Gb, web camera and head set for web conferences with USB connection. Web conferences require broadband connection of at least 2 Mbs and wired network connection (not mobile). Your computer will be tested before the start of course at kau.se/datortest. Video conferencing may be used.Application must include certificates verifying your qualifications and be sent to Antagningsservice, R 312, 106 53 STOCKHOLM.

Form of Instruction

Students work on assignments individually or in groups via a computer based platform. Instruction is also in the form of on-campus lectures and seminars.

Examination

Examination formats vary and may be oral or written, individual or in groups. Practical performance is also assessed. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.

Professional Contact

The programme includes a 10-week practical placement period. Students are offered placement in the county councils of Värmland. Other arrangements may be made on agreement between all parties concerned. Students may incur additional travel and accommodation expenses in connection with the training period.

Semester 1	ECTS credits
Prehospital care I (Obligatory)	7.5
Prehospital care, practice I (Obligatory)	7.5
Prehospital care II (Obligatory)	7.5
Scientific method in prehospital care (Obligatory)	7.5

Semester 2	ECTS credits
Prehospital leadership (Obligatory)	7.5
Prehospital care, practice II (Obligatory)	7.5
Degree project - Prehospital Emergency Care (Obligatory)	15

Please note - not all programmes offer elective or optional courses.

Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.

Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.