Description
This is a compulsory module for nurses and AHP’s. The module will equip students with the requisite skills for professional autonomy and accountability as advanced critical care practitioners. It builds on previous learning of anatomy and physiology introducing pathophysiology as it relates to theÌýcardiovascular; respiratory; neurological; gastrointestinal and hepatic; renal; blood and the immune; endocrine and musculoskeletal systems.Ìý It will alsoÌýintegrate previously learned patient assessment skills and introduce the use of diagnostics and treatments for critically ill patients. The module will act as a foundation to the study of specialist management techniques introduced later in the course.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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