BMedSci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies (Acute, High dependency and Critical Care)NURU141
Who is it for:
This programme is aimed at health care practitioners working in the field of acute, high dependency and/or critical care. Students will be required to demonstrate the appropriate clinical/professional background and experience pertinent to the units undertaken, it is therefore important that students are currently working within the relevant area of practice in order to fulfil this particular aspect of the programme. Although not a requirement of the programme, it is advisable for prospective students to have support from their managers.
What is it about?
- Critically analyse and evaluate the evidence-base relating to health interventions delivered in acute, high dependency and critical care spheres of care delivery
- Critically reflect upon and evaluate current approaches to care delivery in the clinical setting of the individual student
- Develop specialist knowledge and skills in order to deliver, and promote the delivery of, evidence based practice that addresses the physiological, psycho-logical, sociological and cultural needs of the client within the context of multi-disciplinary care teams
- Develop inter-professional learning, team-working and collaboration skills through discussion and reflection on practice with other students/health care workers
- Evaluate care delivered through the critical application of specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of their specific client population, together with a broader understanding of health promotion and health care provision
- Critically analyse and evaluate the use of professional and clinical decision making skills in order to create and maintain an environment in which carers and clients are enabled to make informed choices
How does it enhance practice?
The DoH (2001) examined the nursing contribution to the provision of critical care for adults and identified that the nursing workforce in acute hospitals need appropriate knowledge, skills and competence to meet the needs of patients with acute and critical illness regardless of where they are nursed. The BMedSci (Hons) Health and Social Care studies (Acute High Dependency and Critical Care) programme offers the student the choice of a number of relevant units around specialities pertinent to the local area including High dependency and critical care, cardiac care, medicine, trauma and orthopaedics and surgery. This allows them to draw on a broad or narrow range of areas relevant to their own clinical area and develop knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is evidence based and relevant to the needs of the population of the locality in which they practice.
Mode of Assessment:
Each unit will have different assessment criteria, please see the individual unit page for more details.
Course Structure:
60 credits from
SNM3016 Developing Clinical Practice (40)
SNM3087 Chronic heart failure (10)
SNM3088 Management of acute coronary syndromes (20)
SNM3090 ECG analysis and application (10)
SNM3101 Musculo-skeletal trauma (20)
SNM3102 Foundations of orthopaedics (20)
SNM3223 Non-medical prescribing (40)
SNM3232 Gastro-intestinal, Endoscopy and Related Procedures
SNM3233 Using physical assessment skills in patient care (10)
SNM3234 Foundations in relationship centred dementia care (20)
SNM3183 Principles of management and leadership in the health and social care setting (20)
20 credits from:
SNM3135 Research appreciation and application (20)
SNM3182 Promoting evidence based practice (20)
40 credits from:
Students can't commence the dissertation unit until they have successfully completed 80 credits which must include either research appreciation and application or evidence based practice units.
Students have a maximum of 5 years from the start date of the first module to complete this programme.
Further credit information:
•Students intending to undertake this programme should have completed 120 credits at diploma level 2(5)
•Students accessing this programme are permitted to AP(E)L a maximum of 20 credits from within the University or other institutions
•When 120 credits at degree level 3(6) from the above have been completed students will be awarded the BMedSci (Hons) in Health and Social Care Studies
Delivery Site
University of Sheffield - Central Campus
If successful in your application for the course you will receive an offer letter with the exact details of the location of teaching, closer to the start date.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is now based at Barber House Annexe, 3a Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield; opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital however teaching may take place across the University site. Please see a map below of the Central Campus and if you have any enquiries about the location of the teaching please contact the General Enquiry Line on 0114 222 2030.
Programme Leader/Contact Details:
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How to apply:To apply for this programme you must select the units you wish to study and in which order by looking at the invidual unit pages. Once decided please complete the online application form for each unit, you may apply for up to three units on one form. For information regarding LBR Funding please click here. If you require any assistance with your application please call 0114 222 2030 and select 'Admissions'. |