Critical Care: Contemporary Issues (level 6)

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 21 January, 24 February, 18 March 2014; 09:30 - 16:30 hours

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to explore contemporary issues underpinning the development of specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the critically ill adult.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Acute and Critical Care. Alternatively, you may wish to use this module towards one of our top-up degrees: BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice or BSc (Hons) Practice Development. Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

This is an optional module for the award UAD Practice Development: Acute and Critical Care pathway.

Students must be working within a critical care unit and have at least 12 months experience in the speciality. Prior to studying this module, students must have studied the core module: Acute and Critical Care: Foundations for Practice, or demonstrate achievement of the intended learning outcomes through APL.

To be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.

Students must participate in the formative components of the module in order to successfully pass the module.

Modules

HLLG6010 Critical Care: Contemporary Issues (20 credits at level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to

• Apply an in-depth knowledge of pathophysiological concepts to the management of the critically-ill patient
• Critically appraise and synthesise the evidence base, clinical guidelines and healthcare policy which relate to the therapeutic interventions used for patients with critical care needs
• Critically analyse the effects of clinical decision making within a rapidly changing environment, taking into account ethical, legal and professional dimensions
• Critically examine the factors involved in promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to patient management within critical care.

Indicative core bibliography

• Adam SK, Osborne S (2009) Oxford handbook of critical care nursing. Oxford University Press.
• Brown K & Bench S (2011) Critical care nursing. Wiley-Blackwell
• Nimmo G & Singer M (2011) ABC of intensive care. Wiley-Blackwell
• Woodrow P (2011) Intensive Care Nursing. 3rd Edition. Taylor & Francis

Course summary Applied physiology and pathophysiology. Advanced respiratory assessment and management. Invasive haemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Principles of non-invasive and invasive ventilation. Management of organ and system failure. Acquired brain injury: classification, diagnosis, pathophysiology and principles of management. Brain stem death, tissue and organ donation. Critical care pharmacology. Principles of medical imaging. Legal, ethical and professional issues. National policy initiatives and drivers, including NICE and Department of Health guidance