Post Basic Diploma Emergency and Disaster Nursing questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the duration?
One year with supervised specialty residency.
Who can apply?
Eligible registered nurses meeting the current qualification and experience rules.
Is this a paramedic qualification?
No. It is post-basic specialty education for registered nurses.
Can graduates prescribe emergency medicines?
No independent prescribing is created by the diploma.
Is it an additional qualification?
Yes, subject to completion of the applicable registration process.
Official verification
Sources to check before acting
Rules, dates, fees, seats and recognition can change. Use the current official document for the admission year and keep the evidence supporting each important decision.