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Module

CVR8029 : Introduction to Critical Care Science

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Professor Christopher Eggett
  • Owning School: School of Medical Education
  • Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 6
Semester 2 Credit Value: 4
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module provides an opportunity for the student to develop their knowledge of Critical Care Science with particular relevance to respiratory and sleep physiology.

Outline Of Syllabus

•       The role of the Critical Care Scientist.
•       The multidisciplinary team in critical care.
•       The equipment used in the critical care areas.
•       Common pathophysiology’s managed in the ICU.
•       Organ support for the critically ill patient.
•       Patient and practitioner safety in the critical care areas.
• Clinical governance and safety.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture101:0010:00Present in person
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion201:0020:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading301:0030:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study401:0040:00N/A
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

A fundamental understanding of the field of Critical Care is delivered to students predominately in the initial six week face-to-face study period through teaching sessions delivered by practicing experts. Students will be given the opportunity for formative practice.

Lecture sessions are used to establish a learning framework for the development of understanding, to explain complex concepts and to provide early insights into the relationships between theory and clinical practice.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Digital Examination602A70Present-in-person Inspera invigilated MCQ (SBA) - 40 questions
Exam Pairings
Module Code Module Title Semester Comment
Introduction to Vascular Science2N/A
Introduction to Gastrointestinal Physiology2N/A
Introduction to Electrocardiography2N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Oral Presentation2M30Present in person: individual oral presentation, plus 5 minute Q&A
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The MCQ exam (single best answer style questions) will evaluate the student’s theoretical knowledge and practical skills in relation to critical care science. This assessment type will offer students the ability to apply the knowledge and experience they have obtained during the module and their hospital placements, to offer a comprehensive understanding of the module outcomes. This is particularly relevant as students will be based within various hospital departments during their work placements.

The student undertakes an oral presentation to demonstrate their attainment of the module knowledge outcomes, asssessing their ability to demonstrate this attainment clearly, concisely and with the use of correct terminology. The oral presentation offers opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of critical care science in a format akin to a workplace teaching session. The material developed as part of this authentic assessment may be applicable in the real world as an element of the student’s workbased portfolio.

Reading Lists

Timetable