Specialist Training at the Catholic University of Croatia
The Catholic University of Croatia, through its Department of Nursing, offers specialist training tailored for nursing graduates seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in specific areas of healthcare. These programs equip students with advanced competencies required to thrive in demanding and dynamic medical environments.
Current Program: Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine
This program is designed to provide nursing graduates with theoretical and practical expertise to deliver independent and effective medical care in emergency medicine, both in pre-hospital and hospital emergency settings. Based on contemporary scientific insights and ethical principles, it emphasizes a humane approach and psychosocial support for patients.
Key Competencies Gained
Participants acquire skills for:
Recognizing emergency conditions.
Performing basic and advanced life support measures.
Conducting triage and collaborating with emergency teams.
Addressing emergency situations in pediatrics, gynecology, surgery, psychiatry, and other specialties.
Specialized communication in critical situations.
Program Highlights
Focus Areas: Pharmacology, anesthesiology, resuscitation, and specific emergency states.
Multidisciplinary Faculty: Includes university lecturers, external collaborators, and emergency medicine specialists.
ECTS Credits: 60 credits through a mix of lectures, exercises, and clinical practice.
Subjects Covered: Emergency medicine organization, clinical pharmacology, and emergency states in various medical fields.
Future Plans for Expansion
In addition to the current Emergency Medicine Specialist Training, the Catholic University of Croatia plans to broaden its range of specialist programs in line with the healthcare system needs and labor market demands communicated by the Ministry of Health and the Croatian Chamber of Nurses.
Future programs will focus on other medical specialties, enabling nursing graduates to pursue continuous professional development and acquire specific skills for successful careers across diverse areas of healthcare.