Critical Care Menu of Learning (Nursing) Ver 1.0 09.2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction & Workforce Pathway Critical Care Course Courses on Critical Care Unit Meet The Team 03 04 05

INTRODUCTION This menu has been developed by the Critical Care Clinical Education Team and outlines the courses currently available across the units. It includes a brief summary of each course, the booking procedure, expected duration, and the target staff group. This menu will be updated regularly by the Critical Care Clinical Education Team. If you wish to enrol on any of the courses, please liaise with your line manager and the Clinical Educators to confirm your eligibility and whether there are any prerequisites. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the Critical Care Clinical Education Team on ext. 12835 or via email at CriticalCareEducationTeam@uhb.nhs.uk. 3 DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY If you are unsure which course would be most suitable for you, you can refer to the Critical Care Development Pathway available on the Clinical Education SharePoint. Please click here to access the pathway.

Team Leader Laura Brennan - Laura.Brennan@uhb.nhs.uk WCCA Alison Pratt - Alison.Pratt@uhb.nhs.uk Marie Ortal - Marianne.Ortal2@uhb.nhs.uk Cerys Little - Cerys.Little@uhb.nhs.uk WCCB Clare Blacker-Morgan - Clare.Blacker-Morgan@uhb.nhs.uk. Robbie Gohar - Robbie.Gohar@uhb.nhs.uk WCCC Laura Brennan - Laura.Brennan@uhb.nhs.uk Janice Bayliss - Janice.Bayliss@uhb.nhs.uk WCCD Ruby Gohar - Ruby.Gohar@uhb.nhs.uk Chris Chong - Yu-Hin.Chong@uhb.nhs.uk Meet the Critical Care Clinical Education Team 4 Please feel free to contact the Clinical Educator responsible for your area if you have any queries regarding educational matters.

Course Summary Expected duration Target Staff Group Introductory Programme Day 1 of 6 The introductory programme precedes the Step One Programme and is a theorectical and practical introdiction to critical care nursing. This is 6-day prgramme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period. Welcome and Local induction Moodle, easylearning and IT access PNA - Wellbeing CC3N Website and Step 1 Competency Book Moodle, Medicine Management and Anaphylaxis Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Introductory Programme Day 2 of 6 The introductory programme precedes the Step One Programme and is a theorectical and practical introdiction to critical care nursing. This is 6-day prgramme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period. Moodle: Insulin Safety, Hypoglycaemia, NG tube, IV access, Sepsis Practical: A-line, CVAD, PVC, POCT, Blood gas training, NG Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Introductory Programme Day 3 of 6 The introductory programme precedes the Step One Programme and is a theorectical and practical introdiction to critical care nursing. This is 6-day prgramme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period. Practical: Bedspace set up Role of the critical care nurse A-E Assessment, Daily assessment DOLS, MCA, LocSSIPs Patient experience Moodle: Blood transfusion awareness, Obtaining a pre- transfusion sample, Administration of blood components Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses 5 Courses on Critical Care Unit

Course Summary Expected duration Target Staff Group Introductory Programme Day 4 of 6 The introductory programme precedes the Step One Programme and is a theorectical and practical introdiction to critical care nursing. This is 6-day prgramme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period. Moodle: Healthy heart, ALFA control drugs, Epidural, Parental nutrition Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Introductory Programme Day 5 of 6 The introductory programme precedes the Step One Programme and is a theorectical and practical introdiction to critical care nursing. This is 6-day prgramme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period. Moodle: Neurological Observation, Spinal cord injury, Tracheostomy, Phillips monitor Practical: Tracheostomy, Chest drains Admissions and Discharges Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Introductory Programme Day 6 of 6 The introductory programme precedes the Step One Programme and is a theorectical and practical introdiction to critical care nursing. This is 6-day prgramme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period. Practical: Log roll and collar checks, DRE Role of the physiotherapist Role of the SLT Role of the OT Role of the dietician Practical: Epidural and PCA including spinal blocks and Bromage Score Moodle: completion of all outstanding Moodle Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses 6 Courses on Critical Care Unit

Course Summary Expected duration Target Staff Group Step 1 Programme Day 1 of 6 The Step One Programme is a theorectical and practical introduction to critical care nursing. This is a 6-day programme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period following completion of the Introductory Programme. A&P Respiratory system Respiratory conditions Respiratory assessment Arterial blood gases Theory of non-invasive ventilation Practical: NIV Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Step 1 Programme Day 2 of 6 The Step One Programme is a theorectical and practical introduction to critical care nursing. This is a 6-day programme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period following completion of the Introductory Programme. Theory of invasive ventilation Practical invasive ventilation Theory of transfer of the critical care patient End-of-life: Comfort observations and Brain stem death testing Wellbeing Review of Step 1 Competency Book Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Step 1 Programme Day 3 of 6 The Step One Programme is a theorectical and practical introduction to critical care nursing. This is a 6-day programme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period following completion of the Introductory Programme. A&P Cardiovascular system Monitoring assessment of fluids and electrolytes Cardiac conditions Shock Cardiac rhythms Associated pharmacology Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses 7 Courses on Critical Care Unit

Course Summary Expected duration Target Staff Group Step 1 Programme Day 4 of 6 The Step One Programme is a theorectical and practical introduction to critical care nursing. This is a 6-day programme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period following completion of the Introductory Programme. A&P Renal system Acute kidney injury Theory of renal replacement therapy Pratical: Fresenius 6008 RRT Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Step 1 Programme Day 5 of 6 The Step One Programme is a theorectical and practical introduction to critical care nursing. This is a 6-day programme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period following completion of the Introductory Programme. A&P Gastrointestinal system Gastrointestinal conditions Gastrointestinal surgical procedures A&P Neurological system DRE theory and practical Sedation and delirium Pain assessment Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses Step 1 Programme Day 6 of 6 The Step One Programme is a theorectical and practical introduction to critical care nursing. This is a 6-day programme undertaken by band 5 registered nurses new to critical care whilst in their supernumerary period following completion of the Introductory Programme. Simulation Day Respiratory SIMS Cardiovascular SIMS Renal SIMS Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours Newly recruited Band 5 Nurses 8 Courses on Critical Care Unit

Course Summary Expected duration Target Staff Group Spinal Injury Care This is a short theorectical and practical study session aimed at all critical care staff. Pre-requisites are that delegates must complete the Spinal Moodle Module prior attending this course. Spinal A&P quiz Management for the first 24 gours DRE/DRS theory Pratical: collars, DRE Positioning of spinal patient Booking via easylearning 4.5 hours All Critical Care Staff Mandatory Study Day The Mandatory Study Day combines theorectical knowledge and practical skills training required for staff working in critical care, ensuring they remain safe, competent, and compliant with essential training standard Pre-requisites: Staff must have completed eCLS on Moodle prior to attending the practical CLS training. Matron update Fire safety Infection prevention and control Tissue viability Blood transfusion Nutrition Practical CLS Moodle Booking via Unit manages / Clinical Educators 7.5 hours All Critical Care Staff Major Incident Study Day A blended theory and simulation-based study day designed to prepare critical care staff for their roles within a major incident response. The day explores the hospital-wide responses, military and MTS perspectives, scene triage, theatre and critical care escalation and the specfic nursing responsibility during a major incident. Learning is consolidated through a practical major incident exercise, followed by structured debrief and evaluation. Introduction to major incident (MI), Hospital response MI: Military perspective MI: MTS response, Triage at scene MI: Theatre response MI: Critical care response Nursing role in MI MI: Practical exercise Debrief Booking via QEHB Critical Care Clinical Education Team 7.5 hours All Critical Care Staff 9 Courses on Critical Care Unit

Course Summary Expected duration Target Staff Group Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS) This one-day Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS) course is designed to develop the knowledge, technical skills, and team behaviours required to safely recognise and manage the deteriorating or arrested post-cardiac surgery patient. Aligned to validated cardiac arrest protocols, the course supports confident multidisciplinary response, effective leadership, and timely emergency intervention within the cardiac critical care environment. CALS principles and post-cardiac surgery emergency algorithms Recognition and management of the deteriorating post-cardiac surgery patient EACTS cardiac arrest protocol and 5-point plan Emergency pacing and rhythm management Internal and external defibrillation Emergency re-sternotomy and 5-minute chest reopening protocol Airway and tracheostomy emergencies in the cardiac patient Human factors, leadership, and team communication Simulation scenarios: peri-arrest and cardiac arrest Booking via Area D Band 7 Staff 7.5 hours Critical Care Area D staff Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) This specialist study day is designed to develop the knowledge, practical confidence, and clinical decision-making required for the safe management of patients receiving Mechanical Circulatory Support within cardiac critical care. The day supports staff in recognising indications, monitoing device function, troubleshooting complications, and escalating concerns to optimise outcomes in the critically ill cardiac patient. Principles of Mechanical Circulatory Support Indications for temporary MCS in cardiogenic shock Overview of IABP, impella, and VAD, ECMO support Haemodynamic assessment and monitoring of the MCS patient Heart mate III device Recognition and management of common MCS complications Escalation of alarms, flow issues, bleeding, and limb perfusion concerns Weaning principles and signs of myocardial recovery Human factors, escalation pathways, and multidisciplinary communication Booking via Area D Band 7 Staff 7.5 hours Critical Care Area D staff 10 Courses on Critical Care Unit