The Hospital Emergency Care (HEC) Certificate for Nurses and EMS Personnel is delivered by Pro Deo International University through the Faculty of Medical Emergency Education. This intensive professional programme is designed to enhance the clinical competence of nursing staff and emergency medical personnel involved in the acute management of critically ill and injured patients.
Nurses and EMS professionals play a vital role in emergency and trauma care, from pre-hospital response to in-hospital stabilisation and ongoing critical support. This course addresses the complex clinical demands of emergency environments, including rapid patient assessment, prioritisation, life-saving interventions, teamwork under pressure, and adherence to international emergency care protocols.
Delivered over 28 intensive days, the programme focuses on evidence-based emergency care, trauma management, advanced life support, and mass casualty response. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, communication within multidisciplinary teams, and the safe transfer of critically ill patients across care settings.
The course combines classroom-based instruction, hands-on practical skills stations, and high-fidelity simulation, enabling participants to apply theoretical knowledge to realistic emergency scenarios encountered in both pre-hospital and hospital environments.
Course Objectives
On completion of the Hospital Emergency Care (HEC) Certificate, participants will be able to:
- Conduct systematic and rapid patient assessments in emergency and trauma situations
- Deliver effective basic and advanced life support within their professional scope of practice
- Assist in the management of medical, surgical, and trauma emergencies in pre-hospital and hospital settings
- Apply principles of advanced trauma care, including haemorrhage control, spinal precautions, and shock management
- Demonstrate competence in airway support and ventilation, including assistance with advanced airway procedures
- Utilise point-of-care emergency tools, including monitoring and ultrasound support where appropriate
- Apply international emergency and critical care protocols relevant to nursing and EMS practice
- Participate effectively in mass casualty incidents and disaster response within hospital and field environments
- Ensure the safe transfer and handover of critically ill patients between teams and care settings
- Demonstrate clinical competence through simulation-based training, drills, and scenario assessment
Key Clinical Training Areas
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support principles for Nurses and EMS
- Trauma assessment and management
- Airway support and oxygenation techniques
- Paediatric emergency care principles
- Mass Casualty and Disaster Management
- Intra-hospital and inter-facility patient transfer
- Emergency monitoring and point-of-care diagnostics
- International emergency and critical care guidelines
- High-fidelity simulation and multidisciplinary emergency drills
Target Audience
This course is specifically designed for:
- Registered Nurses working in emergency departments, critical care units, trauma units, or acute medical wards
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics
- Pre-hospital emergency care providers seeking advanced hospital-oriented emergency training
- Nursing and EMS professionals preparing for roles in emergency departments, trauma centres, disaster response units, or critical care environments
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Registration as a Nurse with a recognised national or regional regulatory body
- Certification as an EMT, Paramedic, or EMS professional recognised by the relevant authority
- Current or recent clinical experience in emergency, acute, or pre-hospital care is strongly recommended
Applicants may be required to:
- Provide evidence of professional registration or certification, and/or
- Attend an admissions interview to assess readiness for intensive clinical training
Programme Outcome
Upon successful completion, participants will receive the Hospital Emergency Care (HEC) Certificate, demonstrating advanced competence in emergency care delivery for nursing and EMS practice in high-acuity clinical environments.
