Critical Care Module

Overview

This introductory module has been created by an expert inter-professional team that includes senior critical care specialist nurses, experienced doctors, medical educationalists, and e-learning technologists. Designed for doctors and nurses aiming to build a career in critical care medicine, it also serves as an excellent refresher for clinicians returning to practice. Drawing on real-world expertise and the latest best practices, the module provides a strong foundation in essential critical care knowledge and skills, helping learners gain confidence in delivering safe and effective patient care.

Target Audience

  • Suitable for the following HealthCare Professionals wishing to pursue a career in critical care medicine
  •  Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Physician Associates
  • Or as a refresher for return to ICU Practitioners.

Topics Covered

Patient Care
In-depth knowledge of the daily basic care needs of
an ICU patient Tools and care bundles used in ICU
Being an effective Team Player within the ICU Team
Pre-admission safety checks

Resuscitation
Cardiac arrest management Resuscitation guidelines

Airway and respiratory management
Non-invasive ventilation Management of a patient
with an Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Extubation Oxygen
saturation monitoring Testing bedside oxygen and
suction Water’s Circuit – testing and assembling

Circulation
Arterial blood gases Management of a central
venous catheter (CVC) Fluid management

Patient assessment
ICU Monitoring and Interpretation Mechanical
Ventilation

Technical skills
Arterial blood gases Safe management of Inotropes
and Vasopressors

Psychological care
Compassionate Care Plan – Nightingale Hospital
Compassionate Care Standard Operating Procedure

Qualifications Available

Eligible for 12hrs of CPD certification


Course fees: Introductory price £250

Discount rates may be available. To check eligibility please email contact@blendedlearninguk.com with the following information:
Which country do you currently practice in? What is your
professional registration number? eg GMC, NMC

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