An unseen examination based upon a seen senario (1 hour) testing knowledge of systems including anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology/assessment process - addressing LO's 1 and 2.

Portfolio of evidence based upon Clinical practice outcomes - addressing all LO's

The completion of the practice outcomes addressing LO's 1, 2, 3 and 4

Formative feedback:
skills lab practice, practice feedback, tutorials, scenario discussions, multi choice questions, role play.

All elements of assessment must be passed.

Be working in an intensive care environment, with a minimum of two days per week in the practice area.

Cox, N.L.T., Roper, T.A., (2005), Clinical Skills, Oxford Core Texts, Oxford University Press,
Cutler, L., Robson W., (eds), (2006), Critical Outreach, John Wiley, London,
Jasper, M., (2006), Professional development, reflection and decision making, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford,
Woodrow, P., (2006), Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Routledge, Oxon,

Clinical placements, library, BLACKBOARD, Powerpoint, lecturers (including some Specialist speakers from clinical practice), mentors

Contact Hours: (40)
21 hours Key lectures
3 hours seminars
10 hours enquiry based learning
6 hours group work/ activities

Independent Study Hours: (260)
56 hours Blackboard
50 hours work for clinically based learning scenarios
154 hours identify, obtain and analyse material relating to module content and assessment and production of a portfolio of evidence

Module content will cover the core areas of intensive care practice as outlined by the Tees Valley and South Durham Critical Care Network competency framework. This practice focused module explores and examines a range of assessment and management strategies related to providing care within a intensive care facility. Ethico-legal issues in critical care for example the brain stem death and tissue donation will be explored.
Psychosocial issues, for example the patient and relative's experience. Sudden death and breaking bad news. Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication networks.
Anatomy and physiology related to homeostasis, utilising an appropriate assessment framework.
Patient assessment and management strategies utilising an appropriate assessment framework, and the technology relevant to haemodynamic monitoring.
Review the literature and governmental documentation. Examination of evidence based standards and guidelines.
Reflection on practice and personal/ professional progression. Supervision and guidance re-learning and assessment.