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Adult Critical Care Transfer - 20 credits - Module

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It is becoming increasingly necessary to transfer critically ill adults in both the inter and intra hospital environments. This module provides opportunities for you to develop the in-depth knowledge and skills to understand what makes a safe and effective transfer of a critically ill adult....

  • Level CPD
  • Study mode Short Course
  • Location City South
  • School School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Faculty Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences

Overview

It is becoming increasingly necessary to transfer critically ill adults in both the inter and intra hospital environments. This module provides opportunities for you to develop the in-depth knowledge and skills to understand what makes a safe and effective transfer of a critically ill adult. This will enable you to manage such transfers in the best way for the individual patient in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

This course is open to International students.

What's covered in this course?

The module is underpinned by the requirement to demonstrate critical thinking as you gain knowledge and understanding of the principles of safe transfer of the critically ill adult. You will be encouraged to engage in peer learning and reflect on your shared experience. You should be working in a role that requires you to undertake transfers of critically ill adults as you will be required to reflect on your practice.

The themes of the module include: the need for transfer, principles of safe transfer, patient assessment for transfer, packaging, equipment, transport, communication and transfer in special circumstances. Skills acquired while studying this module will be applicable across a range of critical care transfer situations with the aim of preparing you to critically evaluate and therefore manage the transfer process in any situation. Understanding why as well as how to effect a safe transfer will allow you to manage a variety of Critical Care Transfer scenarios.

Why Choose Us?

  • Led by experienced critical care practitioners with current links to practice and special interest in transfer
  • Supported with sessions by visiting Specialist Clinical Lecturer
  • Clinically focussed content that addresses the challenges of transferring the critically ill adult
  • An opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in the transfer of critically ill adults
  • A strong focus on current issues in transfer of the critically ill patient, and the practical application of knowledge

Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic

The University has put in place measures in response to Covid-19 to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of the student contract.

Fees & How to Apply

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UK students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: Module

Starting: May 2023

  • Mode
  • Duration
  • Fees
  • Short Course
  • 6 weeks
  • £756 per 20-credit module

International students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: Module

Starting: May 2023

  • Mode
  • Duration
  • Fees
  • Short Course
  • 6 weeks
  • TBC

If you're unable to use the online form for any reason, you can complete our PDF application form and equal opportunities PDF form instead. The University reserves the right to increase fees in line with inflation based on the Retail Prices Index or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament up to a maximum of five per cent.

The module will appeal to those from healthcare practice who care for adult patients requiring critical care transfer in both the inter and intra hospital setting who wish to gain underpinning theory to inform their practice.

You should be working in a role that requires you to undertake transfers of critically ill adults as you will be required to reflect on your practice.

Course in Depth

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Course structure

The online element will consist of timetabled sessions delivered via MS Teams, and Moodle resources and activities you will complete as self-directed study. The practical days will be scenario-based focussing on the practical skills required when transferring critically ill adults.

Employability

The module will help you to develop your professional portfolio. You will be encouraged to develop your thinking about critical care transfer and your practice.

International

Birmingham City University is a vibrant and multicultural university in the heart of a modern and diverse city. We welcome many international students every year – there are currently students from more than 80 countries among our student community.

The University is conveniently placed, with Birmingham International Airport nearby and first-rate transport connections to London and the rest of the UK.

Our international pages contain a wealth of information for international students who are considering applying to study here, including:

Facilities & Staff

 

Our Facilities

Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is based at our City South campus in leafy Edgbaston.

We’ve spent £41million expanding our facilities at City South. These facilities offer hands-on practical experience, replicating the spaces you will come across in professional practice.

In a sector where new techniques are constantly being discovered, we work hard to ensure that you learn using the most up-to-date equipment available. Alongside physical spaces such as a mock operating theatre and wards, we also make use of online and virtual technology, such as our virtual ward and virtual case creator.

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Centre for Skills and Simulation

The Centre for Skills and Simulation offers a range of different spaces which replicate situations that you will encounter in practice. These include hospital wards, an operating theatre and a home environment room.

Our mock wards enable you to get a feel of what a ward is really like before you head out for your first placement. The hospital wards can be adapted from low care to high dependency care environment with the necessary monitoring equipment.

The home environment room is the perfect space for teaching communications skills and allows us to simulate a community setting for our students. It is particularly useful for mental health nurses, learning disability nurses and midwives.

Simulation Manikins

We have several Simulation men (SIM men) and simulation babies (SIM babies) which are anatomically correct manikins used for teaching specific techniques such as advanced adult and paediatric life support skills, acute and high dependency clinical skills, first aid and communication skills. The manikins contain software which replicates real symptoms, and can manipulate indicators such as blood pressure, pulse and heart rate for extra realism. SIM man can even ‘talk’ to the students as they are treating him, to add another dimension to learning.

Computer Facilities

The Seacole building has two open-access IT Suites which offer PCs, printers, photocopiers and scanners. There is also an IT Helpdesk for quick and easy help with your computing or internet issues.

Our PCs utilise the latest Intel i5 core technology, all with:

  • Fast (unrestricted) internet connectivity
  • Ability to save files to USB, DVD & CD
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Research and statistical software
  • Storage space which can be accessed from any PC across the University and from home

Our PCs are also designed to support students who may have difficulties with reading and writing, featuring specialised software with zooming/magnification and screen reading capabilities, which may also be customised for individual student needs.

In addition to desktop PCs, we also offer a laptop loan facility, allowing students to borrow a laptop for up to six hours while on campus.

Our staff

Chris Carter

Senior Lecturer

Chris is a Senior Lecturer, an experienced critical care nurse and leader and during the first wave of the Covid-19 was seconded as Matron for Critical Care in a London Hospital.

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Enquiries

Module Leaders

If you have any queries about this course please contact the Module Leaders, Eleanor Chisholm and/or Chris Carter on:

Professional Navigators

Our Professional Navigator, Nicola Clarke, is also on hand to offer guidance and will help you to choose which modules are best for you, taking into account your aims, professional or clinical experience, KSF requirements and your academic achievements.

Call Nicola on +44 (0)121 331 6162.