Recognition of Acute Physical Illness in Adults
Key facts
Overview
This module will prepare you to assess and implement an appropriate plan of care for the acutely ill patient utilising recognised assessment tools, clinical knowledge and skills.
Entrance requirements
This is a course for:
- experienced healthcare practitioners wishing to enhance practice and patient safety within your clinical environment
- healthcare practitioners working in general and acute settings, including those who have recently qualified
Funding
Find out more about fees and funding opportunities.
Objectives
As a healthcare practitioner you will learn to:
- enhance practice and patient safety within your clinical environment
- develop knowledge and understanding leading to prompt recognition of acute physical illness in adults
- develop your knowledge and understanding of signs of clinical deterioration in patients
Delivery and assessment
This module combines online and classroom delivery
Module coordinator
Gwen Drysdale
Employability
You can utilise the learning from the module as part of your current academic career pathway development and Personal Development Plan.