Module - Critical Care: Contemporary Issues (Level 6)

By the end of this module you will: 

• Reflect on your practice and unit practices to compare and contrast these with the evidence base.
• Consider your learning journey throughout this programme and transformation in practice.

The learning outcomes are the development of knowledge and understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of complex critical illness. The key notes lectures, learning materials and activities are all underpinned by the current evidence base, guidelines and health care policy. Consideration will be given to the ethical, legal, professional dimensions and the role of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the advanced management of this complex patient group.
You will be encouraged to reflect on your practice and unit practices to compare and contrast these with the evidence base. Considering your learning journey throughout this programme and transformation in practice.

How you will learn

Learning is a mix of directed and self directed study supported by asynchronous and synchronous sessions, with the support of the module lead who is accessible to the student weekly via Q&A sessions during synchronous sessions, arranged tutorial support via teams and email. The student will be supported in their clinical area by their practice supervisor and assessor to complete their step 3 competencies,  underpinned by a learning contract signed and reviewed by the student, practice supervisor/assessor, critical care lead nurse/manager. If the base employer is using the Digital Learning Solution to complete the step competencies this can be accessed by the University to verify sign off of these competencies in practice. An alternative university based process is in place to verify the step 3 competencies if required.

During your study time you will be building relationships with your peers from across different critical care units creating a supportive community of learning. A sharing of experience and knowledge during key note lectures and group work will enhance the learning experience. Each student can book a 1:1 tutorial as part of the personal tutor relationship with the module lead to discuss any element of the unit/practice or their learning needs

How you will be assessed

You will be expected to complete a work based and an academic assessment for this module.
Work based assessment: Complete your step 3 competencies
Academic assessment: A 20 min poster presentation based on the core assessment and initial monitoring of this patient group.

Prior successful study at the underpinning level; cannot study this module at level 6 if already studied at a different level; must be a registered healthcare professional with at least 6 months experience of working within a critical care environment or equivalent level 2 facility (as per Intensive Care  Society Guidance); must have a mentor in clinical practice to supoprt competency completion;  should normally have studied pre-requisite module HCPD6066 or equivalent

Working in an adult critical care in-patient environment, supported by and nominated for the Critical and or Acute Care 60 credit UAD/PG Cert programme by a practice-based assessor. Student must have completed the step 1 competencies, have at least 12 months experience in critical care nursing and have completed HCPD 6/7097 Core Assessment and Monitoring of the critically ill adult. (National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care)

This module cannot be completed as a stand-alone module.

20 Credit Health Module Pricing

CPD Pricing structure

Tuition Fees Policy

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.