Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

Overview

You will learn how to carry out advanced procedures such as airway management, cardiac monitoring, CPR, and blood sampling (learning what phlebotomy is and how to perform it). You’ll also understand safe medication administration and post-mortem care, with a strong emphasis on ethics and professionalism. Ideal for those transitioning into healthcare from another career, training in emergency or support roles, or preparing for more advanced responsibilities, this advanced clinical skills course builds confidence in making clinical decisions under pressure. This course blends interactive simulations with emergency scenarios to develop your ability to act quickly, think critically, and deliver care under pressure. With no prior clinical training required, it builds a strong foundation for further study or vocational progression. It also supports early undergraduate learners building toward clinical placement readiness or advanced clinical modules.

Syllabus

Medicines Management Skills

Learn how to safely manage and administer medicines in real healthcare settings. This module introduces you to the core principles of safe medication administration, from understanding administration routes to supporting patient confidence in treatment.

Emergency Care

This module prepares you to respond to life-threatening situations with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how emergency care is delivered in hospitals and communities and develop the mindset needed to stay calm and act quickly under pressure.

Blood Tests and Pathology

Explore how blood tests guide diagnosis and patient monitoring in modern healthcare. This module helps you connect theory with practice, from drawing blood safely to understanding how lab results inform clinical decision making in nursing and across care teams.

Post Mortem Care

Gain insight into how healthcare professionals provide dignified care after death. This module teaches the practical and emotional skills needed to support families and uphold cultural and ethical standards in post-mortem care.