Courses taught in 2022/23

Courses taught in 2022/23 - additional information

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Acute Kidney Injury MED5562 

• Academic Session: 2022-23 
• School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing 
• Credits: 10 
• Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11) 
• Typically Offered: Semester 1 
• Available to Visiting Students: Yes 
• Available to Erasmus Students: No 
• Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes 

Short Description 

This course will cover the concept of severity scoring, predicted mortality, standardised mortality ratios and National bench-marking in Critical Care as well as the use of Morbidity and Mortality reviews for learning and education. The principles of quality improvement and clinical audit will also be discussed. 

Timetable 

A variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes/workshops will be scheduled throughout semester 1. 

Excluded Courses 

None 

Co-requisites 

None 

Assessment 

1. Essay 1000 wordsapprox (80%) 
2. Portfolio (20%): anePortfolio to include a minimum of 2 clinical cases with reflection. Reassessment will be available 

Course Aims 

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a detailed insight into acute kidney injury (AKI) by identifying relevant publications and incorporating these into their work. This will include physiology, pathophysiology of key conditions leading to AKI and diagnosis. In addition, the course will enhance confidence in the management of AKI in a Critical Care environment including the use of renal replacement therapy (RRT). 

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Apply critical analysis of the evidence surrounding issues and conditions which are related to the causality of AKI
2. Identify and critically appraise published literature in relation to diagnosis and management of AKI

1. Be able to identify complex issues and make informed judgments in relation to the management of critically ill patients with AKI including RRT

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.

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Gastrointestinal Emergencies MED5565 

• Academic Session: 2022-23 
• School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing 
• Credits: 10 
• Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11) 
• Typically Offered: Semester 2 
• Available to Visiting Students: Yes 
• Available to Erasmus Students: No 
• Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes 

Short Description 

This course will examine the emergencies related to the gastrointestinal system including acute hepatic failure, acute severe pancreatitis, and abdominal surgical emergencies. The course will also explore the evidence underpinning best practice in diagnosing and managing patients with these conditions. 

Timetable 

A variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes/workshops and work based learning will be scheduled throughout semester 2. 

Excluded Courses 

None 

Co-requisites 

None 

Assessment 

1. 1000 wordapprox written assignment (80%) 
2. Portfolio (20%): this will take the form of aneportfolio. Students are required to upload a minimum of 2 clinical cases with reflection. Reassessment will be available   

Course Aims 

The course aims to give participants the opportunity to develop a critical knowledge of gastrointestinal emergencies, how they develop and the ways in which patients with these conditions are managed. The course will provide students with the ability to confidently discuss the support provided in Critical Care for patients with these conditions gaining the ability to apply these principles to their everyday practice. 

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Apply critical analysis of the evidence surrounding the causality of GI emergencies
2. Identify and criticallyappraisethe  published literature in relation to the diagnosis and management of GI emergencies 

1. Be able to identify complex issues and make informed judgments in relation to the management of critically ill patients with GI emergencies

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment. 

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Neurocritical Care MED5567 

• Academic Session: 2022-23 
• School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing 
• Credits: 10 
• Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11) 
• Typically Offered: Summer 
• Available to Visiting Students: Yes 
• Available to Erasmus Students: No 
• Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes 

Short Description 

This course will examine the published literature underpinning the practice of the sub-specialty, Neurocritical Care. The aetiologies of common presentations of patients to Neurocritical Care will be explored as well as the principles of management of this group of patients. 

Timetable 

A variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes/workshops and work based learning will be scheduled over semester 3. 

Excluded Courses 

None 

Co-requisites 

None 

Assessment 

1. Written assignment. Essay of around 1000 words on a subject related to Neurocritical care. (80%)
2. Presentation: Presentation on a paper in the field of Neurocritical care. (20%) 

Course Aims 

This course aims to equip students with a critical understanding of conditions that present to Neurocritical Care, including aetiology, diagnosis and management of patients with these conditions. This will provide students with the critical thinking skills that underpin their day to day practice. 

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Apply critical analysis of the evidence surrounding issues and conditions which present to Neurocritical Care
2. Identify and critically appraise published literature in relation to diagnosis and management in Neurocritical Care

1. Identify complex issues and make informed judgments in relation to the management of patients in Neurocritical Care

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.

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Nutrition in Critical Care MED5568 

• Academic Session: 2022-23 
• School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing 
• Credits: 10 
• Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11) 
• Typically Offered: Semester 2 
• Available to Visiting Students: Yes 
• Available to Erasmus Students: No 
• Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes 

Short Description 

This course will cover the topic of human nutrition in Critical Care exploring the published literature evidencing the importance of nutrition and its contribution to the aetiology and progression of disease. The course will introduce the evidence for the use of optimum nutrition plans in a Critical Care environment and their influence on patient outcomes. 

Timetable 

A variety of teaching methods will be scheduled throughout semester 2. 

Excluded Courses 

None 

Co-requisites 

None 

Assessment 

1. 1000 word written assignment(70%) 
2. Presentation (30%)

Course Aims 

The course aims to equip students with an in depth evidence based knowledge of the impact of optimising nutrition improving the outcome for critically ill patients. In addition the course will enable students to apply state of the art knowledge around nutrition to their own clinical practice. 

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Critically evaluate and discuss the impact of nutrition on disease and patient outcomes in Critical Care
2. Formulate patient management plans which optimise nutrition

1. Critically analyse and compare the published evidence around the various methods of providing nutrition to critically ill patients

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment. 

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Leadership & Management in Critical Care MED5566 

• Academic Session: 2022-23 
• School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing 
• Credits: 10 
• Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11) 
• Typically Offered: Summer 
• Available to Visiting Students: Yes 
• Available to Erasmus Students: No 
• Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes 

Short Description 

This course will introduce students to the concepts of effective leadership and management in health care. Students will be encouraged to think critically about leadership and management strategies helping them to become clinical and academic leaders within their own departments. 

Timetable 

A variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials and work based learning will be scheduled throughout semester 3. 

Excluded Courses 

None 

Co-requisites 

None 

Assessment 

1. Written assignment1000 word approx (80%) 
2. Presentation (20%)

Course Aims 

This course aims to equip students with the skills necessary to become effective clinical and academic leaders within their own departments. This will be achieved through acquiring detailed and critical knowledge of leadership and management theories and how these principles can be applied in clinical practice. 

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Critically discuss theories of leadership and management and their application in the context of Critical Care
2. Critically analyse strategies and approaches to problem solving and decision making within the health and social care environment
3. Apply extensive knowledge of leadership and managerial skills to their own practice

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.

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