Reviewing: S-CC-R-2

Introduction to Critical Care Science

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Module information

Details

Title
Introduction to Critical Care Science
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-CC-R-2
Credits
10
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the practices and principles of Critical Care Science and the wider multidisciplinary team delivering care for critically ill patients.

Work-based content

Competencies

# Learning outcome Competency Action
# 1 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Attend a meeting focusing on quality and safety for the specialty area and reflect on the meeting

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# 2 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Shadow a pharmacist in critical care and reflect on their role

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# 3 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Observe a ward round and reflect on the process

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# 4 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Follow a patient being admitted to the department with an early warning score – through treatment and escalation pathways and discharge from the unit, and reflect on the journey

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# 5 Learning outcome 1,3,4,6 Competency

Explore an innovation in the application of critical care science and reflect on the impact this will have on practice

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# 6 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Competency

Review the effect of MHRA regulation within the specialty and reflect on how this guides practice

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# 7 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Shadow a physiotherapist in critical care and reflect on their role

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# 8 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Observe the procedures and equipment involved in the stabilisation of a patient being admitted to the critical care unit and reflect on the process and equipment used

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# 9 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Competency

Review the impact of local standard operating procedures within the specialty and reflect on how this guides practice

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# 10 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Competency

Attend a teaching session hosted by a member of the critical care team and reflect on the session

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Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Apply appropriate infection control procedures for the specialty.
  • Complete a pre-use check on life support equipment.

Observed Communication Event Titles

  • Gather a patient history or information about a patient relevant to the specialty from a patient, patient representative, or a member of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Present a patient history or information about a patient relevant to the specialty to a member of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Introduce yourself and your role to a patient and/or patient’s family at the bedside.

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of Critical Care Science to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Critical Care Science.
3

Describe the working practices of Critical Care Science.
4

Examine the impact of innovation in Critical Care Science.
5

Review the effect of legislation in Critical Care Science.
6

Compare and contrast the practice of Critical Care Science with other specialties.

Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)

Important information

The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to: 

  1. Appraise the equipment that is used to monitor and support the Critical Care patient and describe the types of patients that require support in the critical care areas.
  2. Apply integrative knowledge of the multidisciplinary team involved in caring for patients in critical care.
  3. Demonstrate extended understanding of the requirements for clinical governance, and quality and safety regulations within the critical care areas.

Indicative content

  • 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.

Clinical experiences

Activities

Information:

There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title View
Specialty code SPS1-5-26 Specialty title Critical Care Science [2026] Action View
Specialty code SPS1-3-26 Specialty title Respiratory & Sleep Science [2026] Action View
Specialty code SPS1-5-27 Specialty title Critical Care Science [2027] Action View
Specialty code SPS1-3-27 Specialty title Respiratory & Sleep Science [2027] Action View
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