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UQU Programs
Respiratory Care

Critical Care

BSRC3111
4 hours English

Critical Care

Critical Care
BSRC3108 Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation
4 hours One requisite
1 Overview of Critical Care
2 Electrophysiology of the Heart
3 The Standard 12-ECG Lead System
4 ECG Interpretation
5 Hemodynamic Measurements
6 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Part 1
7 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Part 2
8 Post Cardiac Arrest Care
9 Critical care procedure 1 (Bronchoscopy)
10 Critical care procedure 2 (Chest Tube and Drainage System)
11 Early mobilization of Critical Care patients in ICU
12 Traumatic Critical Care Issues
13 Extracorporeal Life Support Part 1
14 Extracorporeal Life Support Part 2
15 Review
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the advanced cardiopulmonary concepts and principles required for treating and managing patients in critical care areas.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, and Quizzes
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Understand the systemic approach of ECG interpretation.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, and Quizzes
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Understand the current clinical guidelines for providing advanced cardiovascular life support for patients experiencing cardiac dysrhythmia conditions.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, and Quizzes
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Explain the clinical application of different critical care procedures such as bronchoscopy, chest tube drainage systems, early mobilization in critical care, and the principles of extracorporeal life support (ECMO).

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, and Quizzes
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Demonstrate competence in applying the right ACLS algorithm for a given case scenario (e.g., adult cardiac arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute stroke, etc).

Teaching Strategy Lectures, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Interpret and recognize different ECG traces and hemodynamic measurements.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Demonstrate competence in discussing the concept of work for different types of chest tube drainage systems and their applications.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Work effectively with appreciation and respect for diverse perspectives while working with peers in small or large groups.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion, Group work Activities, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Continuous assessment, Activities
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to continuous self-development during educational sessions.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion, Group work Activities, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Continuous assessment, Activities
Assessment
Weight
Education applications
10%
Midterm examination
30%
Final practical examination
20%
Final examination
40%
Total
100%