Learning Outcomes:
Indicative Learning Outcomes: on completion of this module, the student will be able to:
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Build on foundational knowledge of applied clinical physiology.
2. Be able to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal patient assessment findings and recognise alterations of physiology and pathophysiology pertinent to the persons for which they provide care.
3. Demonstrate comprehensive, evidence-based, theoretical knowledge of the fundamental principles that underpin the nursing management of a person for whom they provide care.
4. Demonstrate the ability to synthesise best practice guidelines that underpin the nursing care of the persons for whom they provide care.
5. Critically discuss validated evidence-based assessment tools and interventions related to the student's specific clinical setting.
Indicative Module Content:
ICU/ED/CCU:
Critical thinking level 9
Clinical decision-making
Haemodynamic monitoring
ABG analysis
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Anatomy and physiology of the heart
Basic Rhythm interpretation
Chest pain
Introduction to arrhythmias
ED/CCU:
Ischaemia, injury, necrosis on the ECG
Overview of acute coronary syndromes
ICU/CCU:
Cardiac and respiratory assessment
Overview of heart failure
Overview of congenital heart disease