NUR-40083 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This practice-focused module provides a structured and comprehensive overview of heart failure pathophysiology, diagnosis and management for practitioners working with heart failure patients. It will equip practitioners who provide clinical care for patients with heart failure with the skills, knowledge and understanding to more effectively manage this condition. The module is designed to augment, enhance and focus the practitioners skills on the holistic care of the complexity of a heart failure diagnosis.
The use of an online learning approach will be adopted which utilises focused lectures, skills teaching and practice, workshops, along with the clinical practice setting. This multifaceted approach provides opportunities to develop knowledge and skills. Linking the practitioner with an appropriate clinical mentor will assist in the acquisition of skills pertinent to the individual needs of the student.

This module provides a structured and comprehensive overview of heart failure patho-physiology, diagnosis and management for advanced practitioners in heart failure.

Intended Learning Outcomes

explain and apply an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of heart failure: 3
accurately differentiate the differing aetiologies and definitions of heart failure and stages: 3
perform an accurate, appropriate and detailed assessment of patients with heart failure: 1,2
accurately interpret investigations required to diagnose and support a patient with heart failure and demonstrate the ability to interpret the significance of the results of the tests: 1
effectively construct a comprehensive and appropriate management plan for patient with heart failure in relation to current evidence: 2
critically evaluate appropriate and effective end of life care in relation to the stages of heart failure: 3
optimally manage patients of heart failure with full consideration of the evidence based patient co-morbidities and current drug treatments: 2,3

Study hours

A blended learning strategy has been adopted to address the learning needs of a variety of students and make efficient use of renewable resources:
Direct tutor contact will build on pre-session work utilising a range of approaches including lectures, discussions, on-line learning, student-led seminars, workshops and personal tutorial time (120 hours).
Independent study in the form of pre-session preparation and theoretical preparation for clinical assessment and assignments (40 hours)
Clinical practice and assessment preparation (140 hours)

School Rules

Hold current first level professional registration with a relevant regulatory body e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).

Description of Module Assessment