Intensive Care Nursing Level 7 7KNIM769
Course overview
This course is available at both Level 6 and Level 7. Please ensure you apply for the appropriate Level (you need to provide evidence of a BSc Hons degree to study at Level 7)
Specific dimensions are highlighted against each learning outcome:
- Critically evaluate relevant critical care research to promote evidence based practice (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-3/G2)
- Critically appraise policy, protocols, organisation and management of care for intensive care patients and their relatives (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-2/G2)
- Critically review how the intensive care nurse effectively interacts within the inter-professional team to provide collaborative care within the ICU, hospital, and community setting (KSF-HWB1,8/IK1-3/G2)
- Debate the ethical and legal issues associated with intensive care nursing practice (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-3)
Achieve relevant Step 2 and 3 core clinical competencies set out in the National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). Copies of this document are available online at: http://www.cc3n.org.uk/competency-framework/4577977310
Who will I learn with?
Who is this for?
Qualified nurses working in intensive care who have completed the step one national critical care competency framework or equivalent.
ALL SELF-FUNDING APPLICANTS must have a letter from the unit manager agreeing to provide clinical support and a mentor to undertake competency assessments.
How will I be assessed?
Online open book exam and practice assessment document
What is the teaching schedule?
Term 1 - 26/09/2024, 03/10, 10/10, 24/10, 31/10, 14/11, 28/11, 05/12
Term 3 - 08/05/2025, 15/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07