Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Learn about normal anatomy and physiology and how it might be applied to
aberrant behaviour.
2. Use critical thinking to analyse and synthesise existing information in order to
develop and execute evidence-based nursing care.
3. Using an appropriate framework, do a thorough evaluation of a critically sick
patient.
4. Interpret and critically review evaluation and data utilising supporting studies to
establish normal values and the underlying pathophysiology for critically sick
patients.
5. Analyze the implications of assessment data for clinical practise and nursing care.
6. Provide systematic and complete patient care to demonstrate and sustain
therapeutic and professional ties.
7. Integrate clinical practise with research and contemplation.
8. Contribute to interdisciplinary teamwork throughout the health care continuum to
ensure continuity of care.The online theoretical module consists of six units of
study.
Unit 1: Care of the patient with altered respiratory function.
Unit 2: Care of the patient with altered cardiovascular function
Unit 3: Care of the patient with altered renal function and fluids & electrolyte balance.
Unit 4: Care of the patient with altered gastrointestinal and endocrine function.
Unit 5: Care of the patient with altered neurological function.
Unit 6: Care of the patient with multisystem Disorders.
Every two weeks, a new set of units will be made accessible to students, each requiring
around four hours of work and allowing students to apply, appraise and make decisions.
Formative clinical case study reviews, formative online quizzes, and summative clinical
case study assignments and MCQ examinations will be available for students to test
their knowledge.