AU4S051 - Contemporary Issues in Critical Care 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contemporary Issues in Critical Care | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Care Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Post-Registration (Professional Regulations) | ||
| Module Leader: | Pamela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Christopher Nash | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100282 - critical care nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is for the student to acquire the theoretical understanding of a range of themes to inform contemporary critical care. The aim is to explore effective coordination of care with a focus on rehabilitation, ethics as well as psychosocial aspects relevant to caring for critically ill patients. Professional issues, including quality, safety, leadership and workforce wellbeing will be explored.
Content Summary
Critically analyse the psychological and sociological impact of critical illness on the patient, relative and nursing staff and demonstrate strategies to minimize the impact of these. Critically analyse and debate recent and current developments, initiatives, and resources in the management of the critically ill patients and the implications for professional, legal and ethical practice. ·
Understanding compassionate leadership and how this influences the delivery of critical care.
Recognise and evaluate early clinical signs of critical illness, be able to take appropriate action in such circumstances but recognise limitations of own practice and know when to seek assistance where appropriate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Work based learning | 71 |
| Independent Study | 20 |
| Directed Study | 35 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 4 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse the management of the critically ill patient and the implications for either psychosocial, professional, legal, or ethical practice |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate a contemporary issue that impacts critical illness and demonstrate strategies to minimize the impact of these. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Identify a contemporary issue that impacts critical illness and demonstrate strategies to minimize the impact of these | 10 | N/A | 20 | Yes | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Consider either a psychosocial legal, professional, or ethical issue from current practice | 0 | 3500 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |