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A.1 |
Discuss the scope of practice in critical care units. |
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A.2 |
Recognize ethical and legal issues relevant to critically ill patients in ICU |
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A.3 |
Identify critically ill patient' and their families' needs and problems |
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A.4 |
Recognize the principles of judgments and limitations of practice in critical care units |
B. Intellectual Skills
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B.1 |
Assess the needs of critically ill patient. |
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B.2 |
Identify the appropriate action for critical situations. |
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B.3 |
Prioritize actions according to the needs of the situation utilizing critical thinking process. |
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B.4 |
Integrate knowledge from nursing science, medicine and other sciences in nursing care of critically ill patient |
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B.5 |
Ensure that the available resources in critical care unit and complete personnel are used efficiently and effectively. |
C. Professional and Practical Skills
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C.1 |
Monitor hemodynamic, oxygenation, blood chemistry and acid base balance of critically ill patient. |
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C.2 |
Develop technical skills necessary to function competently within critical care as a professional nurse. |
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C.3 |
Demonstrate technical skills in dealing with advanced technology in critical care setting. |
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C.4 |
Implement nursing process to provide high quality nursing care to critical care patient. |
D. General/Transferable Skills
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D.1 |
Communicate effectively with patients, their families and other colleagues |
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D.2 |
Develop confidence in clinical decision-making in the critical care setting. |
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Collaborate in a respectful manner with peers within critical care setting. |
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Develop leadership skills. |
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D.5 |
Practice within legal and boundaries. |
Teaching and learning methods
1. Lecture cum discussion
2. Demonstration
3. Practical work record
Methods of assessments
Assessment Schedules
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1st ass. |
First med exam |
5th week |
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2nd ass. |
Second med exam |
10th week |
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3rd ass. |
Practical exam |
14th week |
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4th ass. |
Final exam |
16th week |
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5th ass. |
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Course References
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Lecture notes |
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Reference books |
Hand book of respiratory care |
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Robert L. Chatburn |
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The ICU book Mechanical ventilation
Mechanical ventilation |
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Paulo Marino Susan Pilbeam&J.M Johon W,Kreit |
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