Advanced Critical Care Practice

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate your ability to undertake a comprehensive assessment the critically ill patient which includes interpretation of clinical findings and investigations drawing on an in-depth knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology, using this to diagnose conditions common in critical illness.
• Critically consider therapeutic interventions, with reference to the underpinning physiology and evidence to determine appropriate management of the critically ill patient who, or is at risk of a.Single organ failure b.Multiple-organ failure c.long term condition(s) d.delirium and/or cognitive impairment.
• Apply an in depth and systematic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the techniques employed when caring for patients with critical care needs.
• Critically discuss contemporary issues and developments within the speciality which includes the ethical and professional challenges which face Advanced Critical Care Practitioners.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and practical application of current approaches to decision making in the care and management of the critically ill adult.
• Critically reflect on your skills and case management of the critically ill patient.

The syllabus reflects the broad nature of critical care and is based on contemporary practice in the field and the most up to date evidence. Therefore the content will adapt and develop to ensure that the student is exposed to the diverse, international and multi-professional nature of critical care.

• Critical appraisal of the evidence base (including conducting primary research, audit and evaluation)
• Technology in critical care
• Supporting the patient in critical care including discharge planning and rehabilitation
• End of Life care and care of the dying patient
• Tissue and organ donation
• Patient safety
• Supporting the patient with long term conditions and enabling their self care
• Communication in critical care
• Resuscitation and first stage management of the critically ill patient
• Advanced therapeutic interventions and organ system support
• Patients with multiple morbidities and complex needs
• Nutrition
• Ethics and legal issues in critical care
• Psychological impact of critical illness and care on the patient and their family
• Role of outreach in the identification and support of patients pre-admission to critical care

Due to the nature of the modules content a number of learning and teaching methods may be employed:

Lectures on key themes led by experts in their subject

Action learning groups

Virtual learning environment

Case based clinical scenarios

Clinical mentors in practice

Guided reading

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Oral case presentation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Feedback from module leader
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.