Program Overview

Overview

Impoverished respiratory health is a common cause of hospital admission/ increased healthcare input. Many admissions to critical care units and many referrals for critical care review are driven by deterioration in a patient’s respiratory health.

This module develops students’ knowledge and skills in relation to caring for patients with a range of respiratory pathologies with specific attention to the use of invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies, tracheostomy/laryngectomy care, chest drains, the contribution of physiotherapy and associated pharmacology and care of vulnerable patients.

The module is designed to appeal to critical care nurses and physiotherapists, urgent care nurses, healthcare professionals in respiratory care areas such as acute respiratory care units (ARCUs), and healthcare professionals with a special interest in respiratory health.

The module is available at both Level 6 and Level 7 and also forms part of the

Critical Care CCE/PGCert

The module has six days of teaching, one day of assignment preparation support, and one day of assessment.

This module is subject to having a viable number of students to run.