Program Overview

Module - Clinical Complexity in Emergency Care (Level 6)

This module gives you the opportunity to explore the ‘non textbook’ patient, the circumstances around their presentation and how best to proceed with treatment and support whilst still maintaining safe practice and patient centred care.

Objectives

During this module you will:

• Analyse the process of assessment and problem identification in the planning and evaluation of patient centred care.
• Analyse the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions utilised in the management of the acutely ill adult, acknowledging complex clinical needs.
• Appraise the key concepts, theories, evidence, guidelines and policy upon which practice is based.
• Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.

What you will learn

The topics covered in this module include:

• Clinical assessment and management of the clinically complex patient
• Effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Appraisal of the evidence and key policies behind treatment options
• Reflection on own practice

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to study this module, you must be working in an appropriate healthcare environment, demonstrate the ability to study at level 6, and commit to attempting the assessment.

Fees and Funding

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

To be eligible to study this module, you must be working in an appropriate healthcare environment, demonstrate the ability to study at level 6, and commit to attempting the assessment.

• Credits: 20
• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: 12 weeks, Single Module
• Course Start Point: January
• Award: Module