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APH404: The Management of Acute Conditions

Module Title The Management of Acute Conditions
Module Code APH404
Module Tutor Simon Chippendale
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 20
Level of Study 7
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module is designed for health practitioners working in a variety of care settings. The module provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, critical insight and skills in the management of acute conditions. It adopts a client centred approach and evaluates the patho-physiology of acute disease. The module will accommodate a broad range of acute illnesses.
Indicative Syllabus

The module will examine
a) The client journey through the disease process
b) The application of holistic health and social care assessment.
c) The physiological and psychological aspects of acute episodes upon clients in social and clinical settings.
d) The psychological impacts on carers and families in managing the acute episodes of their clients/family members.
e) The management and recognition of ethical decisions related to continuation or discontinuation of treatment.
f) Management of acute episodes, including respiratory, neurological, metabolic, psychological, circulatory, musculo skeletal and trauma.
g) The dichotomies of concordance and compliance.
h) Clinical decision-making

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse and evaluate examples of, managing acute episodes appropriate to their area of practice;
  2. Critically appraise the effect of acute episodes on the client, family and carer in their social setting;
  3. Describe and critically evaluate markers of disease progression, recognising deterioration and understanding how this impacts on the identification of those that require referral and or intervention;
  4. Critically analyse and appraise the patho-physiology of acute episodes.


Learning and Teaching Activities Staff / student contact: 20% Student directed learning: 80% including time with mentors Total study time 200hours
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Case Study: 3000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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