Recognising and Responding to Acute Physical Deterioration in Adults (hybrid/multimodal delivery)
The hybrid module prepares nurses and allied health professionals to identify and manage acutely ill adults outside critical care. Using a systems-based, problem-solving approach, it enhances knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology while integrating national clinical guidelines. Learners will develop skills in patient assessment, diagnostics, and evidence-based care planning to effectively respond to clinical deterioration.
Entry criteria
- All students must have an effective registration with an appropriate Professional statutory regulatory body
- Students should usually have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
- They should also possess 120 credits at levels 4 and 5 (previously 1 and 2) that has not previously been counted towards a degree award
- Student should have the ability to study successfully at Degree Level
How to apply
Online application forms and guidance for application process
Key information
Module Category: PCPH
Module Code: 3013
Module Credits: 30
Module Level: 6
Semesters
Semester 1 (academic year 25/26)
The following sessions take place on Wednesdays. Sessions start at 9am and finish at 4pm.
- 1 October 2025 (F2F on DMU campus)
- 8 October 2025 (Online delivery)
- 15 October 2025 (F2F on DMU campus)
- 29 October 2025 (Online delivery)
- 5 November 2025 (Online delivery)
- 12 November 2025 (Online delivery)
- 19 November 2025 (F2F on DMU campus)
Semester 2 (academic year 25/26)
The following sessions take place on Wednesdays. Sessions start at 9am and finish at 4pm.
- 28 January 2026 (F2F on DMU campus)
- 4 February 2026 (Online delivery)
- 11 February 2026 (F2F on DMU campus)
- 25 February 2026 (Online delivery)
- 4 March 2026 (Online delivery)
- 11 March 2026 (Online delivery)
- 18 March 2026 (F2F on DMU campus)
Return to study
This is an undergraduate module in which you will be expected to produce assessed work at UG standard. If it is sometime since you produced an academic essay or undertook other kinds of academically assessed work, you will be well advised to undertake some academic preparatory work. Advice and support can be provided by the Module Leader.