Critical Care Module
Overview
This introductory module has been produced, by an inter-professional team consisting of senior critical care specialist nurses and doctors from the James Paget University Hospital, medical educationalists and e-learning technologists, for doctors and nurses wishing to pursue
a career in critical care medicine and as a refresher for clinicians returning to practice.
Why choose this course?
This course will provide you with great insight in the
following areas:
Familiarity of basic patient care needs
Awareness of tools and bundles used in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Appreciation of how to be an effective team member within the ICU Department
Recognising a deteriorating patient
Understanding of when and how to escalate concerns
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 blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk with the following information:
Which country do you currently practice in? What is your
professional registration number? eg GMC, NMC
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