AI524 : INTENSIVE CARE 1

Department

Department of Anesthetic Technology

Academic Program

Bachelor in anesthetic technology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

PS432

Overview

Course code and title

IC I (AI 524)

Course coordinator

Dr. Enas Gartaa

Course type

Specific

Department /Division offering the course

Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department (IC)

Departments teaching the course

Anesthesia & IC

Total credit hours

2 Credits

Language of instruction

English

Level of course (Year/Semester)

5thSemester

Date of specification approval by Council

2003 - 2004

Intended learning outcomes

1- This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth knowledge in the field of critical care technology.

2- To help students to appreciate the patient as a holistic individual and develop skill to function as a specialized critical care technologist.

A. Knowledge and Understanding

A.1

Discuss the scope of practice in critical care units.

A.2

Recognize ethical and legal issues relevant to critically ill patients in ICU

A.3

Identify critically ill patient' and their families' needs and problems

A.4

Recognize the principles of judgments and limitations of practice in critical care units

B. Intellectual Skills

B.1

Assess the needs of critically ill patient.

B.2

Identify the appropriate action for critical situations.

B.3

Prioritize actions according to the needs of the situation utilizing critical thinking process.

B.4

Integrate knowledge from nursing science, medicine and other sciences in nursing care of critically ill patient

B.5

Ensure that the available resources in critical care unit and complete personnel are used efficiently and effectively.

C. Professional and Practical Skills

C.1

Monitor hemodynamic, oxygenation, blood chemistry and acid base balance of critically ill patient.

C.2

Develop technical skills necessary to function competently within critical care as a professional nurse.

C.3

Demonstrate technical skills in dealing with advanced technology in critical care setting.

C.4

Implement nursing process to provide high quality nursing care to critical care patient.

D. General/Transferable Skills

D.1

Communicate effectively with patients, their families and other colleagues

D.2

Develop confidence in clinical decision-making in the critical care setting.

D.3

Collaborate in a respectful manner with peers within critical care setting.

D.4

Develop leadership skills.

D.5

Practice within legal and boundaries.

Teaching and learning methods

1. Lecture cum discussion

2. Demonstration

3. Practical work record

Methods of assessments

s.n.

Assessment Method

Due (week)

Weight (%)

Notes

1

Midterm exam

5th and 10th week

30%

Two midterm exams

2

Oral exam

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3

Practical exam

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4

Final exam

16th week

70%

One final exam

5

Assignments/HWs

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Total (%)

100 %

Course References

Type

Title

Publisher

Edition

Author

Availability

Lecture notes

Textbook

Reference books

Hand book of respiratory care

Robert L. Chatburn

The ICU book

Mechanical ventilation

Mechanical ventilation

Paulo Marino Susan Pilbeam&J.M

JohonW,Kreit

Periodicals

Websites

Other