Care of the Acutely Ill Adult

This module is for nurses and allied healthcare professionals working in acute care who regularly assess patients and escalate concerns.

Module Information

Module Code

NH6126 (level 6) and NH7126 (level 7) – Semester 1

NH61262 (level 6) and NH71262 (level 7) – Semester 2

NH61263 (level 6) and NH71263 (level 7) – Semester 3

Content

The thread through the module is a structured ABCDE(FGHI) assessment, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns (with reference to NEWS scores and SBAR). Topics covered are respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, fluid, and neurological assessments. ABGs, ECGs, NIV, AKI, shock, and sepsis are covered as well as human factors and treatment escalation plans.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be working in the UK as a healthcare professional for a minimum of 2 days per week, working in a clinical area with support available from a designated mentor. Applicants at level 7 would normally possess a bachelor degree or equivalent or have evidence of the ability to study at postgraduate level

Assessments

2,000 word case study (50%), OSCE (50%), and completion of six skills in practice (pass/refer).

Module Leader

Lesley White

Module Dates

2024-25 Semester 1 Falmer Campus, Brighton (dates subject to change)

October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 8, 15, 22, 29

OSCE’s – 23rd and 24th January 2025

Assessment submission date: tbc

2024-25 Semester 2 Falmer Campus, Brighton (dates subject to change)

February 7, 14, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4

OSCE’s – 12th and 13th May 2025

Assessment submission date: tbc

2024-25 Semester 3 Falmer Campus, Brighton (dates subject to change)

May 16, 23
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11

OSCE’s – 15th and 16th September 2025

Assessment submission date: tbc

Fees

If you are choosing this module as part of a postgraduate or community course, please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk for specific information on the fee for this module

If you are taking this as a single module or part of the BSc / Grad Cert/ PG Cert Clinical Practice or BSc (Hons) Professional Practice course, the module fee is:

2023-24 £1,122

2024-25 £1,170

Further Information

Please contact SHS-CPE-Admissions@brighton.ac.uk for further information about the module

This module can be taken as part of a course including:

BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice (Acute Care) 

BSc (Hons) Professional Practice

Graduate Certificate Clinical Practice (Emergency Care) and (Acute Care) 

Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Practice (Acute Care) and (Emergency Care)

MSc Health / MSc Health and Education / MSc Health and Management