Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

About this course

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.

What you'll learn

  • Perform airway management procedures in emergency situations
  • Conduct cardiac monitoring and CPR
  • Carry out phlebotomy and blood sampling techniques
  • Administer medications safely following clinical protocols
  • Provide post-mortem care with appropriate ethical considerations
  • Make clinical decisions quickly under pressure using critical thinking
  • Apply professional and ethical standards in emergency care settings

Course objectives

  • Build confidence in performing advanced clinical procedures without prior training
  • Develop the ability to think critically and act decisively in emergency scenarios
  • Establish a foundation for further clinical study or vocational progression in healthcare
  • Prepare for clinical placement readiness or advanced clinical responsibilities

Skills you'll gain

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