Course overview
This course aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration in critical care settings. Students will develop advanced assessment skills and learn to provide effective nursing management for critically ill patients and their families, while promoting compassionate and therapeutic patient and family-focused care.
- Essentials in Critical Care
- Airway and Breathing
- Circulation and Disability
- Exposure and Metabolic Considerations
Course learning outcomes
- Detect, recognise, and escalate signs of clinical deterioration in diverse patient groups, while demonstrating skills to respond and care for patients whose condition is acutely deteriorating.
- Explain the aetiology, pathophysiology and management of common conditions in critical care environments.
- Conduct systematic, evidence-based advanced health assessments of critically ill people
- Interpret health assessment findings and diagnostic data to prioritise care of critically unwell people
- Apply evidence-based research and nursing care to provide safe, effective supports for people with critical illness
- Discuss the impact of technology on patient outcomes, safety, and quality of care delivery within critical care settings
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30368
Section WS01
Size 16
Available 9
Online
Class number 29838
Section 06OL
Size 30
Available 19
Notes:
Class number 20039
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 29
Notes:
Class number 29793
Section 02OL
Size 30
Available 12
Notes:
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