University of Technology Sydney

090024 Professional Practice in Critical Care

6cp; 3 x 1.5- 2hrs (online, e.g. zoom), 15-20 hours per week (self-directed study and participation in module activities); availability: online coursework degrees students only
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Description

This subject aims to further develop students’ understanding and application of core critical care concepts in the Australian context including: situational awareness, clinical leadership, cultural capability and moral courage, across a variety of problem and case-based scenarios. Students reflect upon and analyse their clinical decision-making skills and ability to adapt their own behaviour to respond effectively in rapidly changing clinical environments. Drawing upon a range of professional and ethico-legal concepts, students develop the requisite communications skills to engage with confidence in the difficult conversations often experienced in the critical care setting. A range of contemporary challenges including violence in healthcare, organ and tissue donation, withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment and self-care are also examined.


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