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Curricular information is subject to change
Successful completion will enable the student to:
● Apply knowledge of developmental physiology to autonomously care for the child with critical care needs.
● Demonstrate a capacity, through comprehensive health assessment and application of knowledge, to care for children and young people receiving advanced respiratory and multi-system support and interventions.
● Critically evaluate the impact of medical interventions and technology on the psycho-social well-being of children and their families.
● Develop a variety of communication and negotiation skills to promote and establish effective relationships with children, their families and the multi-professional healthcare team.
● Identify and critically evaluate relevant research, including national and international guidelines, to promote evidence-based practice within the multi-professional team and critical care setting.
This module is designed to promote an understanding of fundamental concepts in the care of critically ill children and their families. The student will engage with the theory, scientific principles and research underpinning practice, to enable them to make informed decisions and deliver quality care that promotes confidence and competence in practice.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Tutorial | 30 |
Specified Learning Activities | 70 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Total | 250 |
The student needs to be registered with the relevant professional body.
Must have a minimum of one years’ experience in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Must work a minimum of 78 hours per month in the relevant specialist clinical area.
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Students receive individual online feedback post submission of learning pack. Students work in groups with peers to prepare for student debate. Feedback provided for students face to face after presentation, as well as online as part of grading process.
Name | Role |
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Ms Anne Cullinane | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Miss Katie Morris | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Orla Daly | Tutor |