Intensive Care Core Skills CPPD
Course Information
| Start Date | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 12 September 2017 | TBC | APM028 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 9 January 2018 | TBC | APM028 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 8 May 2018 | TBC | APM028 | Apply Now |
Course Content
The purpose of this module is to enable you to progress in becoming a proficient practitioner within the specialism of intensive care. This will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills to enable you participate in effective decision making and to be able to rationalise your care provision.
Module Dates:
Term 1 - 12th, 26th September; 10th, 24th October; 7th, 20th, 21st, 22nd November 2017
Term 2 - 9th, 23rd January; 6th, 20th February; 6th, 19th, 20th, 21st March 2018
Term 3 - 8th, 22nd May; 5th, 19th June; 3rd, 16th, 17th, 18th July 2018
Tutor Info
Anne McLeod, Senior Lecturer in Critical Care.
Eligibility
BSc (Hons) 2:1 or higher in a relevent subject. You need to have a minimium of 10- 12 months experience working in an intensive care unit and to be currently working in an intensive care unit. Manager support and a clinical mentor is required.
English Requirements
For those students whose first language is not English, the following qualification is also required:
- IELTS: 7.0
Please note that due to changes in the UKVI's list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL as evidence of English language for students who require a CAS as of April 2014.
What will I learn?
This module focuses on the core care requirements of the patient requiring advanced respiratory support. Ethics and psychosocial needs will be considered along with the impact of critical illness.
Teaching and Assessment
You will taught through a variety of methods including lecturers, seminars, practice experience, tutorials, student directed learning and structured group work. The assessment is a viva voce and reflection.
Recommended Reading
McGloin, S., McLeod, A. (2010) ‘Advanced practice in critical care: A case study approach’. Wiley-Blackwell: Chichester.
Leads To...
This is an elective module within the MSc Health and Social Care (advanced practice) programme. Can also be taken as a stand alone module.
Career Outcome
Successful completion of this module will help you to progress within your specialist area of practice |(intensive care)
