Critical Care Competency Module
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Course Overview
This module prepares nurses to develop the advanced bedside skills required in critical care units, including close monitoring, equipment use, and coordinated care for high-acuity patients. It supports nurses in building confidence while working in demanding clinical environments. For hospitals, the course strengthens consistency and readiness in critical care nursing practice.
Course Objectives
1. To perform continuous monitoring and bedside interventions in critical care settings using current evidence-based nursing protocols.
2. To apply updated practices while handling critical care equipment and supporting advanced patient care.
3. To contribute effectively to team-based critical care using standardised, evidence-informed clinical workflows.
Duration: 9 months
No. of Competencies: 71
Schedule of Classes
Course Curriculum
1 Subject
SM: Critical Care
11 Exercises • 65 Learning Materials
Pre-test Critical Care Competency Module
Pre-Test Critical care
Critical Care Communication & Records
Communication with Clients
Communication with Healthcare care professionals
Documentation (Basics)
Documentation (Records and Reports)
Escalation
Handover
Informed Consent
Self-Assessment: Critical Care Communication & Records
Critical Care IPC Standards
Hand Hygiene
Standard Precautions
Concept of Asepsis
Personal protective equipment
Biomedical waste management
Self-Assessment: Critical Care IPC Standards
Patient safety standards
International Patient Safety Goals
Lifting and Moving of Patients
Physical Restraints and Side Rails
Fall risk assessment and Prevention
Positioning and comfort measures
Self-Assessment: Patient safety standards
Advanced Clinical Assessment
Primary Assessment using ABCDE approach
Routine Health Assessment
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Self-Assessment: Advanced Clinical Assessment
ICU Nursing Interventions
Ear Care
Hair Care
Eye Care
Nail Care
Bed Bath
Perineal Care
Back Care
Bed Making
Oxygen Administration
Oxygen Source Preparation
Managing Ryles Tube & Enteral Feeding
IV Cannulation and Removal
Providing Bed pan and Urinals
Assessment of Pain
Urine Sample Collection
Self-Assessment: ICU Nursing Interventions
Safe medication administration
Drug Calculation
Medication Preparation
Administration of Subcutaneous Injection
Medication Administration- Oral, Topical, Optic and Inhalation
Administration of Intradermal Injection
Intramuscular Medication Administration
Administration of Rectal Medications
Intravenous Medication Administration
Intravenous Fluid Therapy
Parenteral Nutrition (PN)
Self-Assessment: Safe medication administration
Specialised Critical Care Procedures
Catheterization
Urinary Care
Blood Transfusion
Tracheostomy Care and Suctioining
Assessment of Wound
Wound Irrigation
Dressing of Wound
Swab Collection from Wound
Care of Central Line
Care of patient on Ventilator and Setting up of Ventilator Modes
Assisting in Hemodialysis
DVT Prevention and Management
Sample collection through central venous catheter
ABG Sampling and Analysis
Self-Assessment: Specialised Critical Care Procedures
Critical Care Equipment
Training on Syringe Pump and Infusion Pump
Suction Machine
Use of Non-Invasive Cardiac Monitor
Recording ECG and interpreting rhythm
Self-Assessment: Critical Care Equipment
Emergency Response Management
Crash Cart
Basic Life Support
Self-Assessment: Emergency Response Management
Post-Test Critical Care Competency Module
Post-Test Critical care
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