Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Care Nursing

The Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Care Nursing is an intensive, skill-focused program that prepares nurses for fast-paced, high-pressure emergency and trauma care environments. The course emphasizes rapid assessment, patient stabilization, and life-saving interventions.

With extensive clinical exposure in emergency departments and trauma units, graduates are trained to deliver immediate, efficient, and high-quality emergency care in both national and international healthcare settings.

Program Objectives

1.Develop advanced clinical skills in emergency and trauma nursing

2.Strengthen rapid assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities

3.Manage emergency situations including trauma, cardiac arrest, and disasters

4.Enhance leadership, supervision, and emergency unit management skills

5.Promote evidence-based emergency nursing practices

Admission Eligibility

1.Registered Nurse (R.N. & R.M.) or equivalent qualification

2.Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience

3.Valid BLS and ACLS certification (mandatory)

4.Medically and physically fit for emergency care duties

Program Duration

1.Total Duration: 1.6 Years

2.Online Theory & LMS: 1 Year

3.Clinical Internship: 6 Months (Western Europe)

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in:

A.Emergency Departments

B.Trauma and Accident Centers

C.Disaster Response and Pre-Hospital Care

D.Critical Care and Emergency Units

C.International Emergency Healthcare Services

Course outline

S.NO	Course Name	Hours	Practical
1	Emergency & Trauma Nursing – I (Inclusive of Foundation Courses)	150	Clinical postings (Case studies)
2	Emergency & Trauma Nursing – II	300
3	Supervision and Management, Clinical Teaching, Elementary Research and Statistics	125
4	Internship		960