Advancing Practice in Acute and Critical Care module (PN50151)

This module cannot be taken as a stand-alone module.  However, we have a 30 credit module with this content which is available in September (PN50124).

This module is one of 3 option modules at 20 credits on our Advanced Practice programme. Students choose one of the 3 modules after completing module PN50150 'Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision making' (40 credits).

SCQF Level: 11 (Masters Degree)
SCQF Credits: 20  (10 ECTS)
Total student effort: 200 hours

Available May

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals working in a relevant area of practice regarding the assessment and care of patients who are acutely or critically ill.

Mode of Delivery

This module will be delivered through online distance learning. Some optional face to face tutorials/workshops will be available at the main campus in Dundee. The learning materials will be available to all students online via My Dundee. Some of these will also be recorded. The tutorials/workshops include topics such as assessment of acutely/critically ill adults, arterial blood gas analysis, rhythm & ECG interpretation and shock and sepsis. You will access all study materials and discussion boards through My Dundee, and whilst the module is running, tutor support is given on an as-required basis through email, discussion boards, telephone and other interactive methods.

Module Aims

To develop knowledge and skills that will enable you to work at an advanced practice level, in the assessment, care and management of acutely/critically ill adults. 

Module Overview

In this module the intended learning outcomes are:

• demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the relevant physiology and pathophysiology of acute medical and surgical conditions and emergencies
• demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the evidence related to the assessment, clinical investigations and management of acutely/critically ill adults
• demonstrate the ability to apply advanced knowledge of the relevant physiology and pathophysiology underlying the assessment, clinical investigations and management of acutely/critically ill adults
• critically apply and demonstrate effective decision-making, clinical judgement, and problem-solving skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions – autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, and deal with new, complex problems as they arise
• critically appraise and demonstrate effective teamwork and communication strategies necessary for ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy allows students to apply critical thinking to their own area of clinical practice and consists of one assignment, namely; 2000-word written critical discussion on a specific clinical topic

Module eligibility requirements

Students should be a registered healthcare professional, for example, nurse, midwife or paramedic, and have a 1^st degree or equivalent.

Module Contact

For further information, please contact the School of Health Sciences
Telephone: +44(0)1382 388534
Email: nursing-health-postqualifying@dundee.ac.uk