MS934-20 Critical Care Skills for Advanced Critical Care Practitioners
Introductory description
This module covers essential topics required for those who are aiming to achieve membership of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM). This module will include subjects such as anatomy and physiology related to critical care, equipment used in critical care and diagnosis and disease management as it relates to the critical care patient.
Module aims
This module aims to prepare those practitioners aiming to achieve membership of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) to become competent in those areas of the FICM curriculum not covered by other modules. Students will be required to provide evidence of learning both in the academic area as well as the in clinical practice which will underpin their practice as Advance Critical Care Practitioners. They will be required to also provide evidence, as required by FICM, in the form of Direct Observed Procedures (DOPS), Case Based Discussions (CBDS) and reflections on aspects of their practice.
Whilst this module focuses on Critical Care in order to obtain FICM accreditation at the end of the Masters programme it is essential that the practitioner is seen to be continually assessed as per the FICM curriculum throughout their training period in their clinical area.
As such progress will be monitored by the University using its online portfolio system (APTEM) which will ensure that progress is being made and regular tripartite meetings take place. At these meetings the student, University representative and clinical supervisor can identify issues and arrive at joint solutions.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
This will include subjects such as anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology related to critical care, equipment used in critical care and diagnosis and disease management as it relates to the critical care patient. The module will also cover other key areas such as rehabilitation, discharge planning, end of life and palliative care, teamwork and communications, legal and ethical aspects of critical care.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- 1. Understand anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it relates to the critical care patient.
- 2. Interpret clinical data and investigations in the assessment and management of critical care patients.
- 3. Diagnose and manage disease within the scope of critical care.
- 4. Be competent in the wide range of technology in critical care. This will include mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, infusion devices, cardiovascular devices (such as intra-aortic balloon pumps), monitoring equipment, and upcoming new technologies
- 5. Understand end of life and palliative care in critical care and how this can affect their decision-making process in the patient's pathway.
- 6. Describe the role of the Organ Donation team and their part in this important process.Describe surgical processes which their patients may undergo and how this will impact on care and treatment.
- 7. Describe surgical processes which their patients may undergo and how this will impact on care and treatment.
- 8. Discuss the legal and ethical aspects of critical care.
- 9. Explain the importance of discharge planning and rehabilitation in critical care.
- 10. Demonstrate the various ways in which communication can play a part both as part of the multi-disciplinary team and with the patient's friends and family.
- 11. Define the quality standards of care and education in critical care.
Indicative reading list
Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis, 2e Paperback – 31 Jan. 2018 by Alan G Japp, Colin Robertson, Rohana J. Wright, Matthew Reed, Andrew Robson
Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation, Fourth Edition (A & L ALLIED HEALTH) Paperback – Illustrated, 22 Oct. 2018 by Dean R. Hess (Author), Robert M. Kacmarek (Author)
Understanding Mechanical Ventilation: A Practical Handbook Paperback – Illustrated, 28 Feb. 2010 by Hasan (Author)
Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment, Paperback – 10 May 2007 by Baha Al-Shaikh
Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care (Oxford Desk Reference Series) Hardcover – 20 Oct. 2019 by Carl Waldmann (Editor), Andrew Rhodes (Editor), Neil Soni (Editor)
Handbook of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine Paperback – 18 Feb. 2021 by Joseph Varon
Tortora′s Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Paperback – 26 May 2017 by Gerard J. Tortora
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton Physiology) Hardcover – 30 Jun. 2020 by John E. Hall PhD (Author), Michael E. Hall MD MSc. (Author)
Clinical Anatomy: Applied Anatomy for Students and Junior Doctors, 14th Edition Paperback – Illustrated, 2 Nov. 2018 by Harold Ellis
Understanding Clinical Investigations, Second Edition: A Quick Reference Manual Paperback – 6 Feb. 2005 by Susan Skinner (Author)
Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation (Oxford Medical Handbooks) Flexibound – Illustrated, 15 Feb. 2018 by Drew Provan
Alexander's Surgical Procedures, 1e Hardcover – Illustrated, 14 Oct. 2011 by Jane C. Rothrock PhD RN CNOR FAAN (Author), Sherri Alexander CST (Author)
Law and Ethics in Intensive Care Paperback – 16 Sept. 2020 by Christopher Danbury (Editor), Christopher Newdick (Editor), Alex Ruck Keene (Editor), Carl Waldmann (Editor)
Subject specific skills
As part of Advanced Clinical Practice - Critical Care MSc course, Critical Care Skills module provides additional teaching of theory and simulated skills to support student learning in their workplace-based clinical practice.
Students will acquire specific knowledge and skills required to adequately assess, diagnosis and manage a range of critically ill patients including interpreting clinical data and investigations, technology in critical care, decision making in escalation of treatment including end of life care, discharge planning and rehabilitation. Extended topics will cover the importance of multi-disciplinary team work, communication and maintaining high quality care by education and quality improvement.
Transferable skills
Adaptability & Flexibility
Thinking & Problem solving
Oral communication
Teamwork
Organisation & time management
Independence & initiative
Commercial awareness
Use of tools, technology & software
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 17 sessions of 1 hour (8%) |
| Seminars | 20 sessions of 30 minutes (5%) |
| Supervised practical classes | 11 sessions of 30 minutes (2%) |
| Work-based learning | 12 sessions of 8 hours (48%) |
| Private study | 35 hours (18%) |
| Assessment | 36 hours 30 minutes (18%) |
| Total | 200 hours |
Private study description
Self-directed learning including literature view and preparing for presentations and case-based discussions; writing reflective pieces; revising key anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology; interpretation of clinical data and investigations
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Critical Care Skills | 70% | 35 hours | Yes (extension) |
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This is a two part submission; A portfolio/logbook that demonstrates application of theory to practice and provides rationale for decisions with evidence of reflective practice. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER) | 30% | 1 hour 30 minutes | Yes (extension) |
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A single station OSLER which takes place in a simulated setting. The student will be presented with a clinical scenario and assessed on their assessment, diagnosis, and management skills. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Feedback will provided using assessment rubrics for both assessments
Pre-requisites
To take this module, you must have passed:
- MD9A6-40 Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Skills for Healthcare Professionals
- MD9A3-40 Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.