Second cycle
| Name | Start term | For admitted until |
| Prehospital Nursing (Ambulanssjukvård) |
Annex 2
For a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing the student shall have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to work autonomously as a
specialist nurse.
Knowledge and understanding
For a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing the student shall, in the specific specialisation, have:
* demonstrated knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the field and insight into current research and development work as well as the links between research and best practice and the significance of these links for professional practice, and
* demonstrated specialised knowledge of the planning, management and coordination of health care measures.
Competence and skills
For a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing the student shall, in the specific specialisation, have:
* demonstrated specialised skills in identifying health care needs and drawing up care programmes autonomously and in collaboration with the patient and those close to them
* demonstrated the ability to direct and evaluate health care interventions
* demonstrated specialised skills in initiating, undertaking and evaluating health promotion and preventive interventions
* demonstrated the ability to integrate knowledge and also to analyse, assess and deal with complex issues and situations
* demonstrated the ability to participate in or undertake autonomously examinations and treatment, including palliative care, and
* demonstrated the capacity to act as a nursing instructor.
Judgement and approach
For a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing the student shall, in the specific specialisation, have:
* demonstrated self-awareness and the capacity for empathy
* demonstrated the ability to assess interventions using a holistic approach to individuals informed by the relevant disciplinary, social and ethical aspects and taking particular account of human rights
* demonstrated the ability to adopt a professional approach to patients and those close to them, and
* demonstrated the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills.
The student must be able to show deeper knowledge in hospital nursing care. This entails that, in accordance with the guidelines for pre-hospital care, the student should independently and from an ethical perspective being able to:
-observe, assess and analyse the immediate care needs and medical treatment needed by those who are critically ill or injured and be able to justify said treatment and implement it
- use evidence-based methods founded on clinical inquiry
- explain leadership functions and work methods when faced with disasters and accidents
-cooperate with various authorities at the scene of injury prior to hospital arrival
For a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing : Pre-hospital Emergency Care the student shall also have:
* demonstrated the ability to assess the somatic or mental status and immediate needs of sick or injured individuals and also demonstrated the ability to undertake the interventions required for patients in widely differing circumstances, and * demonstrated the ability to apply his or her specialist knowledge in connection with major accidents and catastrophes. (The Higher Education Ordinance, Annex 2 Qualifications ordinance)
The credits stated indicate the total for all courses leading to the degree. All courses are to have been completed and passed.
A requirement for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project).(The Higher Education Ordinance, Annex 2 Qualifications ordinance)
A requirement for degrees at second cycle level is a completed degree equivalent to a minimum of 180 credits as well as a compulsory certificate as a Registered Nurse issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). (SFS 2006;1053, ch. 7, 28-30 §§ also appendix 2, Degree regulations)
For the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing equivalent to 60 credits (for Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing – Primary Health Care 75 credits), it is a requirement that a minimum of 45 credits shall consist of courses at second cycle level. (Riktlinjer för Bolognaanpassning (Guidelines for Bologna adaptation), LTU Dnr 783-06)
All course requirements for this degree are stated in the official syllabus.
A degree certificate will be issued upon application to students who fulfil the requirements for a degree.
- Syllabus - Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Specialist Nursing, Pre-hospital Emergency Care (Utbildningsplan - Specialistsjuksköterska med inriktning ambulanssjukvård)