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This is aÌýpart-time, level 6Ìýshort courseÌýdelivered on our ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É campus, with some content accessed online (blended learning method)

Who is this course for?

This short course is suitable for NMC registered nurses, midwifes or Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPH) with at least 12 months experience working within critical care settings Ìý

Why study this course?

The aim of this level 6 short course will be to support the learner to:

• Use a systems-based approach to gain an in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Apply principles of person-centred approach to caring for the critically ill.
• Critically evaluate evidence-based medicine and its application to the critical care environment.
• Begin to build a range of clinical skills used in caring for the critically ill.

How long does this course take to complete?

This part-time short course runs over 18 weeks, usually during semester 2 of the academic year.Ìý

The next course will start in January 2025, and will run on a Thursday:Ìý

• The first 12 weeks include 8 taught sessions, delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face methods. Face-to-face delivery will be on our campus in ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É.Ìý
• 1 simulation dayÌý
• 3 asynchronous directed study sessions. You will not be expected to attend the campus on these days. However, there will be set work for you to complete which might include watching pre-recorded content, researching content on various Ìýwebsites, reading chapters or articles.
• The last 6 weeks of the course are directed study days to allow time for the learner to complete and submit their written work and competencies.Ìý
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ÌýFurther Information

Assessments on this short course will include: Ìý

• an unseen Anatomy and Physiology Exam on 3 April 2025 (which will be the last day of the short course).
• 4 x 500 word blog on topics related to the care of patients in a critical care setting.
• Completion of clinical competencies from the Critical Care Network National Competency Steps Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (Steps 2 and 3 competencies).
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Tutor

Eirlys Walker

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Eirlys has over 30 years experience of working in the Critical Care environment both as a nurse and as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner and has recently joined the academic team within the School of Health Sciences as a lecturer on the Critical Care Programme
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What will you study on this course?

This module focuses predominantly on building and developing the learners’ knowledge of the Anatomy and Physiology of 5 of the main body systems that are commonly affected by illness necessitating Critical Care Admission: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Gastrointestinal and Neurological.

The module will provide an understanding of the normal functioning of the body before moving on to look at abnormal function.Ìý

The Module Content will include but is not limited to:

• Arterial blood gas interpretation
• Introduction to pharmocology
• Recognition of a deteriorating patient
• Delirium
• Nutrition in the Criticallly ill
• Professionalism and leadership
• ECG interpretation
• Non-Invasive ventilation
• Shock and sepsis
• End of life care
• Fluid Management
• Chest Auscultation

The module also includes a day of simulation, where students will run through clinical scenarios in the simulation suite with a manequin, assessing illness and making treatment and management decisions based on the assessment.

• Enquiries regarding Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) funding should be directed toÌýbcu.nurseeducation@wales.nhs.uk.
• Funding opportunities may be available for those working locally (i.e. in the north Wales and Powys areas), please contact the relevant module co-ordinator for details.
• All other application and funding related enquiries should be directed to the module co-ordinator .

Please see ourÌýUndergraduate Fees and FinanceÌýpage for further information.

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria to be considered eligible for this course: Ìý

• NMC registered nurse, midwife or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPH)
• Working in a Critical Care role with at least 12 months experience/completed the Steps 1 Critical Care Competencies. Students will need a workplace mentor.
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How to Apply

Please make sure you read and follow the step-by-step application guide as this will specify which sections of the application form are compulsory for the type of course you want to apply for and save you time.

Please prepare the following information (in a Word document):

• Current employment details;
• Years of experience, and employment history (where relevant)
• Name of staff member and organisation that have approved your funding for this module.

This will speed up the process of completing the application form.