Applied Physiology in Critical Illness - APP777P

Advance systematic knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of critical illness in adults
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Applied Physiology in Critical Illness - APP777P

Advance systematic knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of critical illness in adults

Key features

This module is designed to allow health care professionals to advance systematic knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of critical illness in adults, with the aim of, improving their professional practice in the critical care environment.

It will facilitate students to develop and demonstrate specialist physiological knowledge of key body systems in health and critical illness.
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Module code

APP777P

Credits 

20

FHEQ Level

Level 7 - masters degree

Location

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Summary of Module Content

  • Systems of the body
  • Fluid, electrolyte, and acid base balance
  • Homeostasis
  • Shock
  • Relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
  • Recognition of health abnormalities
  • Investigations and interpretation of results
  • Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, medicines management and the challenges of these within critical care
  • Pain, delirium sedation and sleep
  • Emergency situations
  • Inter & Intra hospital transfer

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
  • Have critical understanding of the impact that pathophysiological processes have on the acutely unwell and critically ill adult.
  • Critically explore apply and synthesise the consequences of acute and critical illness on the homeostatic processes in adults.
  • Interpret, evaluate, and communicate knowledge of critical illness and apply this to understanding evidence based clinical treatments.
  • Analyse and evaluate clinical symptoms of critical illness and discuss in relation to evidence based practice.

How to apply

For further information on module dates, entry requirements, fees and funding and how to apply please contact the relevant education coordinator for the organisation where you wish to undertake the module, see below contact details.

This module is delivered by:
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Jackie Williams, j.williams16@nhs.net

Entry requirements

You will normally be a healthcare professional with a first degree or a related academic degree. BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above, or European first cycle equivalent. Clinicians without a degree but with appropriate experience may be eligible to apply. Overseas students require IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent required.

Module lead

The lead for this module is
Ruari Cassidy 

InterCity Place

You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:
Current student enquiries:
Professional Development Unit, Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 6AB
Monday – Thursday 08:30–17:00 and Friday 08:30–16:30