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This programme for clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine is intended to provide course participants with the skills to advance their knowledge in the speciality and obtain a higher degree through distance learning mode of study. It will provide a theoretical basis for gaining competence in the general aspects of managing the critically ill or injured patient. The student will also develop and demonstrate competence in the production of critical reviews and theoretical research activities.

• Develop a theoretical basis for managing the critically ill or injured patient
• Demonstrate competence in the production of critical reviews and theoretical research activities
• Advance and promote knowledge in the specialty and develop your leadership skills
• Obtain a higher qualification while in full time employment

What you'll study

The modular nature of the programme is designed to fit in with your needs if you are in full-time employment.

The programme is designed to ensure that course participants acquire the theoretical understanding and skills to advance and promote knowledge in the specialty and develop their leadership skills. Accordingly, students will be carefully selected to ensure that they are able to meet the high academic standards required to successfully complete the course. This MSc programme provides the opportunity for the attendees to obtain a higher degree while in full time employment.

For the delivery of this distance learning programme-, students have comprehensive study materials provided online and will have access to the appropriate software to view lectures and teaching material through the internet. With the recent infrastructure investment by QMUL, the new learning technologies (e.g. QMPlus, Echo360) will allow them to discuss and exchange ideas, share knowledge, and review the lecture sessions in their own time and at their own pace.

Structure

For the delivery of this distance learning programme-, students have comprehensive study materials provided online and will have access to the appropriate software to view lectures and teaching material through the internet. With the recent infrastructure investment by QMUL, the new learning technologies (e.g. QMPlus, Echo360) will allow them to discuss and exchange ideas, share knowledge, and review the lecture sessions in their own time and at their own pace.

Modules:

• Module 1: Pathophysiological basis of critical illness
• Module 2: Supportive care for failing organ function
• Module 3: Care of the unconscious patient
• Module 4: Neurocritical Care and Trauma management
• Module 5: Decision making, communication and ethics
• Module 6: Research and Audit methodology
• Module 7: Special Patient Groups
• Module 8: Multidisciplinary team in critical care
• Module 9: Dissertation

Career paths

With an aging population, the demand for qualified professionals in the field is increasing. There is a growing need for trainee doctors, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to deliver safe and effective patient care. This online learning programme, aimed at clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine, will give you the skills to advance your knowledge in the field. Application Deadline - Deadline for postgraduate Overseas applications: Deadline for programmes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is Monday 16th December. Deadline for postgraduate Home and Distance Learning applications: Deadline for programmes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is Thursday 9th January.