Recognising and Responding to Acute Physical Deterioration in Adults (online delivery)
The hybrid module prepares nurses and allied health professionals to identify and manage acutely ill adults outside critical care. Using a systems-based, problem-solving approach, it enhances knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology while integrating national clinical guidelines. Learners will develop skills in patient assessment, diagnostics, and evidence-based care planning to effectively respond to clinical deterioration.
Entry criteria
- All students must have an effective registration with an appropriate Professional statutory regulatory body
- Students should usually have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
- They should also possess 120 credits at levels 4 and 5 (previously 1 and 2) that has not previously been counted towards a degree award
- Student should have the ability to study successfully at Degree Level
How to apply
Online application forms and guidance for application process
Key information
Module Category: PCPH
Module Code: 3013
Module Credits: 30
Module Level: 6
Semesters
Please note that this module runs twice a year, in both semesters 1 and 2; therefore, there are two opportunities to attend. You will not attend both semesters (all dates below).
Semester 1 (academic year 26/27)
All sessions will be held online via Teams on Wednesdays, starting at 9 am.
7 of October 2026
14 of October 2026
21 of October 2026
28 of October 2026
4 of November 20026
11 of November 2026
18 of November 2026
25 of November 2026
Semester 2 (academic year 26/27)
All sessions will be held online via Teams on Wednesdays, starting at 9 am.
13 of January 2027
20 of January 2027
27 of January 2027
3 of February 2027
10 of February 2027
17 of February 2027
24 of February 2027
3 of March 2027
Return to study
This is an undergraduate module in which you will be expected to produce assessed work at UG standard. If it is sometime since you produced an academic essay or undertook other kinds of academically assessed work, you will be well advised to undertake some academic preparatory work. Advice and support can be provided by the Module Leader.