Module - Acute and Critical Care: Foundations for Practice
The Negotiated Learning module is an independent learning module explicitly designed to meet the needs of learners who are already working in a wide range of practice situations. This module requires students to undertake a literature review based on a topic of interest and also a reflection on the impact of the review on their practice. At the start of the module, a proposal detailing the intended topic for review, as well as your personal aims for the review, is submitted into Turnitin for approval by the module lead. Once approved, a supervisor is allocated to provide support with the study.
The module is set up to develop students’ ability to independently manage their studies with the support of a designated supervisor. Students are afforded a total of 5 hours of contact time with their supervisors. Students will not only develop skills that will enable them to search for and assess literature relevant to their practice, but also skills that will develop them into reflective practitioners capable of making the link between theory to practice.
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The student will be supported in developing their knowledge and understanding of critical illness through learning materials and engaging in case-based activities. Applying the use of an A-E approach to the assessment and initial management of a critically ill adult, exploring the impact of critical illness on respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and neurology systems to meet the learning outcomes.
What you will learn
The topics covered in this module include:
- Airway assessment and initial management, exploring scope of practice and escalation.
- Respiratory assessment and underlying pathophysiology of common clinical presentations that may result in deterioration and onset of critical illness
- Cardiovascular pathophysiology associated with critical illness to include cardiac rhythm abnormalities, categorisation of shock and various presentations
- The impact of critical illness on renal function and the onset of Acute Kidney Injury
- Neurological assessment and common presentations resulting in critical illness
- How physiological systems relate to each other and the associated impact of critical illness
- The provision of critical care services, escalation across professional boundaries
- The impact of critical illness on patients and their families.
How you will learn
You will be part of a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment to advance your academic and professional development. Methodically work through each of the body systems associated with critical illness. Completing activities to develop knowledge and understanding associated with the theories underpinning clinical practice. There is opportunity to link with other students throughout the module to share and provide feedback on the activities and case studies chosen, enhancing the learning experience. Feedback will be provided on the activities completed by the module lead to prepare for the summative assessment.
Throughout the module there are regular group tutorials which are student led for support, guidance and discussion on topics related to critical illness. Using personal reflection, you will evaluate how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice
How you will be assessed
You will present a case study of an adult experiencing critical illness, of your choice, using an oral recorded power point poster presentation to meet the learning outcomes.
A formative assessment peer review opportunity live, online, within a small group, enables you to share your chosen case study for the summative assessment and how you will achieve the learning outcomes. Gaining peer advice and feedback to further develop your poster and oral presentation.
You will submit a 15 min recorded oral poster presentation using a power point design.
To be eligible to study this module, you must be working in an acute/critical care environment and have at least 6 months experience in the speciality. If you have studied the equivalent module at Level 7 you will not be able to study the Level 6 version.
Health Module Pricing
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.
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