Advanced Cardiothoracic Skills HEA4256
Overview
This module has been designed in partnership with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust to support staff in the development of knowledge pertaining to Advanced Cardiothoracic Skills. The module aims to equip staff, as part of the wider multidisciplinary workforce, with a deeper appreciation of cardiothoracic skills.
The intention being to develop practitioners (who will normally have completed the requisite period of preceptorship), who intend to care for cardiothoracic surgical patients and their families and who may be drawn upon as a reservist workforce to be capable of acting as ‘buddies’ in intensive care settings should the need arise (NHS 2020).
Module code: | HEA4256 |
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Level: | 7 |
Module credits: | 20 |
Cost for new students: | £1000 per module for 2024 / 2025 academic year |
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If you are an existing student who is undertaking this module as part of a programme, your fee will have been advised to you by email. You can also check your fees online. For any queries, please contact [email protected].
Who is this module for?
This module is applicable to those staff working in cardiothoracic surgical care areas (not ICU) who have completed a period of preceptorship and who seek to extend their expertise in the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
What are the key aims of the module?
The module aims to support and develop students to:
- Critically apply cardiothoracic surgical knowledge when undertaking psychomotor skills in the context of professional responsibility.
- Critically apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology to the cardiothoracic surgical patient.
- Critically reflect on the development of advanced skills/capabilities to inform personal professional development.
- Demonstrate expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning in complex circumstances.
How will I study?
This module is delivered 50% online (the linked theory) and 50% face-to-face attendance based (linked practice and workshops).
What will I study?
A-E assessment to reach a differential diagnosis.
Planning and management of care interventions based on clinical findings.
Normal and pathophysiological conditions impacting upon:
- Cardiac system
- Respiratory system
- Renal system
- Neurological system
- Critical reflection
- Personal development planning
- Clinical reasoning decision-making
- Legal/ethical implications of clinical decisions
How will I be assessed?
The assessment for this module is in three parts, as such students will be required to:
1. Undertake an online multiple choice question examination.
2. Undertake a 20 min OSCE/simulation.
3. Write a 1000 word critical reflection on skills/capability to be linked to a personal development plan.
On successful completion you will:
Critically apply cardiothoracic surgical knowledge to the cardiothoracic patient and their changing health status demonstrating expertise in decision-making and clinical reasoning.
Study dates and venues
Venue: Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Trust
Starts: Tuesday 10 September 2024
Session times:
- Face to face sessions are on the following days:
- Day 1 - 10 September 2024
- Day 3 - 25 September 2024
- Day 5 - 9 October 2024
- Day 7 - 24 October 2024
- Day 9 - 8 November 2024
- Week 2 - w/c Monday 16 September 2024
- Week 4 - w/c Monday 30 September 2024
- Week 6 - w/c Monday 14 October 2024
- Week 8 - w/c Monday 28 October 2024
- Week 10 - w/c Monday 11 November 2024
Online Sessions take place on the following weeks (study days flexible):
Venue: Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Trust
Starts: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Session times:
Face to Face Sessions (Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Trust):
Week 1 - Tuesday 9 September 2025
Week3 - Wednesday 24 September 2025
Week 5 - Wednesday 8 October 2025
Week 7 - Thursday 23 October 2025
Week 9 - Wednesday 5 November 2025
Online Sessions take place on the following weeks (study days flexible):
Week 2 - Week commencing 15 September 2025
Week 4 – Week commencing 29 September 2025
Week 6 – Week commencing 13 October 2025
Week 8 – Week commencing 27 October 2025
Week 10 – Week commencing 10 November 2025
How to apply
For details of how to apply, please visit the apply page.
If you have any other queries about studying with us, please complete the online enquiry form.
Contact us
For further information please contact:
Justine Brislen: Module Lead LHCH PGC Advanced Cardiothoracic Care Lead
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0151 600 1686
Morven Mitchell : Academic Lead
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01695 599 686
For any other queries, you can contact the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health on [email protected]