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Stand Alone Module | Nursing
Managing Patient Deterioration
LEVEL OF STUDY : 3/6 - degree level
This module has been developed to help provide the healthcare/ allied health professional with the relevant education and training to enable them to provide holistic, person centred care, to the acutely ill adult. The module provides a foundation for recognising and managing patient deterioration. Acutely ill adults are no longer confined to intensive care or high dependency areas, but are increasingly being cared for in a variety of healthcare and pre-hospital care settings. This module will have a particular focus on the underlying pathophysiology, assessment and holistic management of patients with conditions such as shock, sepsis, COVID-19 and other respiratory, circulatory or renal conditions.
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 16 Sep 2024 |
The module will additionally enhance critical discussion of the principles of clinical assessment and decision making in planning and evaluating the deteriorating patient’s care.
Stand Alone modules give the applicant an opportunity to:
- Return to study
- Update in a new field of practice
- Further develop knowledge and skills in the current area of practice
On successful completion of the module the participant will be awarded CATs points, which may count towards another award. Students may access a number of Stand Alone modules offered within a variety of nursing programmes. The modules may stipulate that participants must be working in a relevant clinical environment.
Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.
Fees
| Commissioned Health Trust | No Fee |
| Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25 | £792 |
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. | |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
The Programme
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Outcomes
This stand alone module is worth 20 points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.
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Delivery
First Semester
Monday
10am - 1pm
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Selection Criteria
Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.
International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website: Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)
Students accessing this stand alone module must work in the relevant clinical area.
Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.
How to apply
Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry.
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk
Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.