PTY-40056 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Physiotherapy degree at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualification and relevant clinical experience

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module aims to increase both depth and breadth of the student's ability to manage pro-actively acute respiratory deterioration and the complications of critical illness. This is done through learning activities based around the development of advanced problem solving skills in the assessment and management of respiratory problems. This will be facilitated by workshops in the use of mechanical support, case based learning in small groups and an emphasis on wider reading of the literature to support choices.
The module is structured around 2 main topics
1. The management of acute respiratory deterioration of patients (on call) [2 days] is also available for CPD only opportunity. It aims to give students understanding and confidence to manage on call scenarios.
2. The management of patients requiring invasive or non-invasive ventilation including rehabilitation [2 days] is also available for CPD only. It aims to give students understanding and confidence to manage ventilated patient scenarios.

The module aims to enhance the student's evidence based knowledge and skills in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating effective care to acutely deteriorating patients for example in 'on-call' situations. The module also aims to extend the student's critical care evidence-based knowledge and skills in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating cardio-respiratory care which is integrated with comprehensive rehabilitation programme.

Intended Learning Outcomes

formulate and communicate/discuss a clinical diagnosis in acute deterioration of cardio-respiratory system and/or complications of critical illness; will be achieved by assessments: 1
critically evaluate and synthesise current evidence to support clinical decisions and management choices in the application of respiratory physiotherapy with spontaneously breathing and ventilated patients; will be achieved by assessments: 1
evaluate the assistive technologies used in the management of acute respiratory deterioration and critical illness; will be achieved by assessments: 1
select, justify and evaluate appropriate outcome measures for acute respiratory problems; will be achieved by assessments: 1
create, justify and evaluate a programme of rehabilitation to facilitate function, activity and participation following critical illness; will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

24 hours of teacher contact
6 hours of pre-reading
120 hours of independent study related to module content

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment