Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Public and Allied Health

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online

Module Offerings

6054HEAL-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop the student towards being a critical care practitioner, with innovative skills and associated background knowledge to effectively manage the care of critically ill patients and their families.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a systematic approach to assessment and examination of the critically ill patient.
2.
Critically evaluate health and safety issues impacting upon the patient, carers and staff within the critical care area.
3.
Develop strategies, that promote health education and patient empowerment within the clinical setting.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Exploration of assessment strategies relevant to critical care. Roles and responsibilities in relation to the client with critical illness. Assessment and physical examination skills relating to the respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal system. Specialist management of the client using a holistic approach. Examination and application of models, care pathways and benchmarking strategies applicable to critical care. Development of interpersonal skills, which promote collaborative care. Develop strategies to promote the health education of critically ill patients.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is for you to develop towards being a critical care practitioner with innovative skills and associated background knowledge used to effectively manage the care of critically ill patients and their families.
Additional Information:This module allows health and social care practitioners and health care managers to demonstrate critical illness awareness and subsequent management.

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