COVID-19 Critical Care: Understanding and Application

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Cost

Free
Provider

Futurelearn
Certificate

Paid Certification
Language

English
Start Date

Self paced
Learners

No Information
Duration

1.00
Instructor

Graham Nimmo

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This course provides an overview of COVID-19 critical care, including understanding the fundamentals of ventilation and organ support, recognizing and managing deteriorating patients, and learning how to protect yourself and your peers. It is designed for frontline clinical staff, from many different speciality backgrounds, who are caring for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 Critical Care: Understanding and Application

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Course Overview

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Updated in [May 25th, 2023]

This course provides frontline clinical staff with the knowledge and skills to manage critical care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers the fundamentals of COVID-19 and ventilation support, how to recognise and assess deteriorating patients, and the importance of staff well-being.

Possible Development Directions:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key principles of critical care management during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to help healthcare professionals refresh their knowledge and skills, and to provide support for those who are newly qualified, upskilling, or returning to acute clinical services.

Related Learning Suggestions:

This course is a great starting point for healthcare professionals who are looking to develop their knowledge and skills in critical care management during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is recommended that learners also explore other related courses, such as those on infection control, respiratory support, and patient safety. Additionally, learners may benefit from attending webinars and seminars on the latest developments in critical care management.

Course Syllabus

Welcome to COVID-19 Critical Care: Understanding and Application

Getting Started

Deteriorating Patient

Deterioration in the Ward Patient

Daily Practice of Critical Care

Deterioration in the Intubated Patient

COVID-19 Specifics

Tracheostomy Emergencies

Ventilation and Organ Support

Equipment Used in the Intubated Patient

Self-care and Staff Well-being

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