Applied Care of the Critically Ill Adult (Spire)

This module is specifically for adult nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHP’s) working within a level 2/3 facility caring for critical care patients who have undertaken the Principles of care of the acutely ill adult in the critical care environment module.  The module will enable the learner to complete steps 2 & 3 competencies of the National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses.

The content will incorporate the core curriculum of the framework allowing the learner to demonstrate knowledge of advanced pathophysiology using a systems-based approach including the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological and integumentary systems. Learners will critically examine key concepts of holistic critical care nursing considering; the critical care environment, psychosocial aspects of nursing care for the patient and their family, multidisciplinary teamwork, legal and ethical considerations pertinent to critical care, end of life care, rehabilitation, medicines management, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics in relation to critical care, emergency situations, human factors and patient safety within critical care, all of which will be underpinned by contemporary research and evidence.  Advanced and specialist roles within critical care will also be explored such as transport of the critically ill patient, ECMO and organ donation.

Campus

De Montfort University

Entry Criteria

• Effective registration with the NMC / HPC or other relevant professional body. ESSENTIAL
• Undertaken successful level 4/5 academic study. ESSENTIAL
• Currently be employed in practice and have the support of their manager in undertaking the module. ESSENTIAL

• Undertaken successful completed of PCPH 3012

How to apply

Online Application Forms and Guidance Information