Module Specifications for Postgraduate Diploma in GHLP

The learning will be able to:

• Discuss and describethe metabolic needs and pathways in thecellular, tissue and organ level.
• Discuss and describethe components of tissue oxygenation and ableto interpret it within the clinical concepts.
• Discuss and describethe concepts of gas exchange, oxygentransport, oxygen demand and extraction.
• Discuss and describethe physiological regulatory mechanisms whichmaintain the homeostasis.
• Discuss and describethe concept of organ perfusion, organ functionand dysfunction; including organ-specific considerationsfor the heart,brain, kidneys and the intestines.
• Discuss and describethe normal and dysregulated immune responseand systemic immune response syndrome
• Discuss and describethe interactions which leads to a commonpathway or organ damage and cell death

1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 totalhours of learning, inclusive ofcontact hours, supervisedplacement and practice hours, self-study hours andassessment hours. At least 20%(5 hours for every ECTS) mustbecontact hoursor asotherwise established fromtime to time by NCFHE.

Total Contact Hours-100

(Contact Hours are hours investedIn learning new content under theDirection of a tutor/lecturer (e.g.lectures, participation in online forums,video-lectures)

Supervised PlacementAnd Practice Hours-50

(During these hours the learner issupervised, coached ormentored.)

Self-StudyHours-98

(Estimated workload of researchand study.)

Assessment Hours-2

Examinations/ presentations/group work/ projects etc.)

Total Learning Hours ofthis Module-250

Contact Hours Delivered Online-100%

Contact Hours Delivered Face-to-Face-0%

10 ECTS / ECVETs

This module provides online guided learning under the tutelage of ourdoctoral level instructors focusing the foundational concepts ofproviding care for the critical casualty located in remote, austere andresource-limited environments. Additionally, there are 2 hours ofproctored final assessment.There are physician lead case studies with reflective practice essaysthat must be submitted to our doctoral level tutors. There are periodiconline proctored exams that must be passed at 80% or higher.

This module provides online guided learning under the tutelage of ourdoctoral level instructors focusing the foundational concepts ofproviding care for the critical casualty located in remote, austere andresource-limited environments. Additionally, there are 2 hours ofproctored final assessment.There are physician lead case studies with reflective practice essaysthat must be submitted to our doctoral level tutors. There are periodiconline proctored exams that must be passed at 80% or higher.

Formative Assessment:online quizzes that must be passed at70% orhigher.There isan onlineentrance exam andan onlinefinal writtenexam.Summative Essay (3,000words) A critical reflection on the candidatesdeveloped understanding of the lessons learned during the online module.

Assessment Weighting:
Formative online exams 50%
Summative Essay 50%

Grades are set from the EU grading scheme:

Scale                               Grade  Description
80-100%               Distinction
70-79%                 Merit
55-69%                 Pass
45-54%                 Compensated Pass
0-34%                    Lower Fail

Core Reading List

Critical Care Manual of Clinical Procedures and Competencies, 2013
ISBN978-1405122528
Fundamental Critical Care Support: Resource Limited textbook, 2019
Society of Critical Care Medicine

Supplementary Reading List

The beginners guide to Intensive Care: Handbook for Junior doctorsand allied professionals. 2018
ISBN9781138035782
Mechanical Ventilation: Physiology and Practice 2018ISBN:9780190670085 Critical Care Medicine: An Algorithmic Approach2021ISBN:9780323696074

Allmoduledesigners must have a doctoral degree at MQF level 8. Theymust have experience or qualifications with using ICT formodulecreation. Additionally, all ICT faculty will be a registered healthcareprovider.All instructors must have at least a doctoral degree at MQF level 8 withpreference for doctoral level of education at MQF level 8.All instructors must be aregistered doctor, nurse, paramedic or havean equivalent qualification.All instructors will work for the College. We do not use a third party fortutoring.