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Module title
Module code
Credit value
Level
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appropriate level with an ‘X’
Advanced Respiratory Practice ( Adult )
NAM 55
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Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 0 (for modules at foundation level)
Level 7
X
Level 8
Entry criteria for registration on this module
Pre-requisites
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equivalent
Normal course entry requirements apply. Or, if taken as a free-standing
module, practitioners should have a minimum of 5 years’ post-registration
experience and currently be engaged in practice for a minimum of 2 days
a week involving the care of patients with respiratory problems.
Co-requisite modules
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equivalent
Module delivery
Mode of delivery
Taught
X
Distance
Placement X
Online
Other
X
Pattern of delivery
Weekly
Block
X
Other
When module is delivered
Semester 1
X
Semester 2
X
Throughout year
Other
Brief description of module The prevalence of respiratory disease means that many patients in both
content and/ or aims
acute and community care have respiratory pathophysiologies as a
Overview (max 80 words)
primary reason for health care intervention, or as a co-morbid
complication. This module will allow students to develop their practice in
respiratory care through increasing their knowledge and understanding of
contemporary investigation and treatment of some of the more common
respiratory conditions including non invasive ventilation. It is anticipated
that the delivery of this module will be shared with level 6 students to
increase recruitment.
Module team/ author/
coordinator(s)
School
Site/ campus where
delivered
Annie Chellel, Denise Hinge, Lindsey Reynolds
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Falmer
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional*)
*Mandatory: a module that must be taken and passed;
Compulsory: a module that must be taken but may be compensated for if failed
Optional/mandatory: used in the Faculty of H&SS where a student has a choice of modules. Once chosen, the
module must be passed.
Optional/compulsory: used in the Faculty of H&SS where a student has a choice of modules. Once chosen, the
module must be taken but may be compensated for if failed.
BSc (Hons) Acute Clinical Practice
O
Graduate Certificate in Acute Clinical Practice
O
MSc Advanced Practice (Health)
MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner
O/M
O/M
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
To enhance the contribution of the student to the management of care
for patients with respiratory pathologies in both community and acute
care. This will be achieved through the development of advanced
theoretical knowledge and critical analysis as well as through the
development of advanced respiratory assessment skills.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to
have advanced knowledge and systematic understanding of
1. the assessment, investigations and treatments of respiratory failure
including non invasive ventilation
2. the pathophysiology and treatment of some common respiratory
ailments (eg Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia)
The student will be able to critically analyse
3. the principles and ethical issues of invasive and non invasive
ventilation for patients with advanced respiratory pathophysiologies
4. current therapies and guidelines for respiratory care
The student will be able to
5. Autonomously assess respiratory function and recognise
impairment / failure
6. Interpret investigations of respiratory impairment / failure
7. Take an autonomous role in contributing to the coordination of the
multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient with
respiratory impairment / failure
8. Critically analyse the issues in the delivery of respiratory care in a
variety of complex and unpredictable situations
9. Critically evaluate respiratory care and consider innovative
strategies for its improvement
Content
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Learning support
The processes of respiratory assessment
Investigations of respiratory function
The aetiology and pathophysiology of some common respiratory
conditions ( eg COPD, asthma, pneumonia) and current guidelines
for their treatment
The pharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of respiratory
pathophysiologies
The principles of invasive and non invasive ventilation
Ethical issues of respiratory support therapies
Text books:
Latest editions of the following textbooks:
Bickley, L.S. 2013. Bates’ guide to physical examination and history
taking. 11th ed. Wolters Kluwer Health Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Chapman, S. et al 2009 Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Medicine 2nd
edition Oxford: Oxford University Press
Houghton, A.R. and D. Gray. 2010 Chamberlain’s symptoms and signs
in clinical medicine: an introduction to medical diagnosis 13th ed.
London: Hodder Arnold
West J. 2013 Pulmonary Pathophysiology the essentials 8th ed.
Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Udwadia, R.E., D. F. Udwadia and A. Kohli. 2011 Clinical respiratory
medicine Oxford: Oxford University Press
Journals
Thorax
British Journal of Clinical Nursing
British Journal of Nursing
Web sites:
www.brit-thoracic.org.uk
http://www.wilkes.med.ucla.edu/intro.html
http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/pulmonar/pd/bsounds.htm
Teaching and learning activities
Details of teaching and
learning activities
A variety of teaching methods including:
 Specialist teaching from respiratory consultants, physiotherapists
and nurses
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Lectures
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self directed study
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clinical activities
For students on the MSc Advanced Practice (Health) completion of the
relevant advanced practice competencies as detailed in the ePortfolio
guidelines is a formative assessment element.
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Study hours
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
This is an indication of the number of hours students
can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities
including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and
workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios,
fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
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GUIDED INDEPENDENT
STUDY
All students are expected to undertake guided
independent study which includes wider reading/
practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment
tasks, and revisions.
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PLACEMENT
The placement is a specific type of learning away from
the University that is not work-based learning or a year
abroad.
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TOTAL STUDY HOURS
200
Assessment tasks
Details of assessment for
this module
The assessment consists of two parts: parts one and two. Both parts
must be passed in order to pass the module.
Part one – Theoretical assessment (50% of overall mark)
A case study 2,500 words.
The student will be required to give an analytical account of the
treatment of a patient with respiratory impairment. This should
demonstrate in depth knowledge of the rationales and mechanism of
action of the therapeutic interventions. The research evidence for
these interventions and relevant care issues should be critically
evaluated. Potential strategies for improving care management should
be considered. (LO 1-9)
Part two – Clinical assessment (50% of overall mark)
A practice portfolio of evidence of the respiratory assessment and
investigations for three patients with respiratory impairment. This
should include interpretation of the findings. (LO 1-8)
Types of assessment task1
% weighting
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for
progression.
(or indicate if
component is
pass/fail)
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWORK
Case study
50%
PRACTICAL
Practice portfolio
50%
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
Graduate Area Examination Board
Refer to Faculty Office for guidance in completing the following sections
External examiners
Name
Position and institution
Date appointed
Date tenure
ends
? Dr Helen Rushforth
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
Only complete where this is not the
first version
Date of last revision
Only complete where this is not the
first version
Date of approval for this
version
Version number
Modules replaced
March 2015
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Specify codes of modules for which
this is a replacement
Available as free-standing module?
1
Yes
X
No
Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included
under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.