Program Overview

Module - Acute Care: Initial Management of the Acutely Ill Adult

Overview

This level 7 distance learning module aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of registered healthcare professionals to assess, recognize, and manage the initial needs of adults who present with acute illness.

What You Will Learn

The module covers topics such as:

• Physical assessment strategies
• Primary and secondary assessment models and tools used to recognize the acutely ill adult
• Physiological track and trigger systems to monitor the acutely ill adult

Teaching and Assessment

How You Will Learn

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We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us, you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed, and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

How You Will Be Assessed

The module is designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of acute presentation in adults, including red flag diagnoses and symptoms. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the skills required to perform a primary and secondary health assessment on the acutely ill adult and also to evaluate appropriate early warning tools and investigations which assist the diagnostic process.

Entry Requirements

Only qualified healthcare professionals will be eligible to study this module. Students must have been working in an acute care environment with at least 6 months' experience of assessing and managing acutely ill adults. Students should be able to show potential benefit from studying for the award and a commitment to attempting the assessment items.

Fees and Funding

20 Credit Health Module Pricing

Tuition Fees Policy

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Key Details

Tuition Fees

20 Credit Health Module Pricing

Minimum Entry Requirements

Only qualified healthcare professionals will be eligible to study this module. Students must have been working in an acute care environment with at least 6 months' experience of assessing and managing acutely ill adults. Students should be able to show potential benefit from studying for the award and a commitment to attempting the assessment items.

• Credits: 20
• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time 1 Semester
• Course Start Point: January
• Award: Module