Managing the Acutely Unwell Patient
Everything you need to know
- Start date: October 2026, January 2027
- End date: February 2027, June 2027
- Module leader: Anthony Walker
- Level: 7
- Credits: 30
Introduction
The module prepares you to recognise assess, monitor, and manage the acutely unwell patient in both acute and longer-term settings.
Through reviewing current research and guidelines, and synthesising this into the context of your clinical setting. Enhancing your clinical decision making and reasoning and promoting independent practice.
Who is this course/module for?
Qualified health care professionals
Working with Acutely Unwell patients
Working across all healthcare settings
What you’ll learn
Recognition an management of the acutely unwell patient
Underpinning principles of pathophysiology and anatomy
Knowledge of commonly presenting conditions, their treatment and management
Skills you’ll gain
Assessment of the Acutely Unwell patient
Management of the unwell patient and common presenting conditions
Develop your critical reasoning skills and decision making skills
How you’ll learn
Delivered through a combination of seminars, small group work, case based discussion and simulation
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,825 EU / International students: £1,860 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
The module requires applicants to be a current registrant on a professional health or social care statutory body register, and be a qualified health care professional, working with Acutely Unwell Patients across all healthcare settings. Evidence of level 6 study and or hold a relevant undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 or equivalent) in a health, social care, or related discipline.
Be a registered professional with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, or equivalent), where applicable. Provide evidence of English language proficiency where English is not the first language, typically an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with no component below 6.0)
Be currently employed in, or have access to, appropriate support in practice, such as access to supervision or a workplace mentor, where required for module activities.
Demonstrate the ability to study at Level 7, including skills in critical thinking, academic writing, and independent learning.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Taught on Collegiate Campus. All teaching, learning activities and assessments take place on Collegiate Campus. Sessions are fully timetabled, and student attendance is expected for all scheduled teaching. We will require all non-British and non-Irish students to attend campus for an in-person verification check to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements at the start of their first module.
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Provisional timetable
- Thursday 8 October 2026
- Thursday 22 October 2026
- Thursday 5 November 2026
- Thursday 19 November 2026
- Thursday 3 December 2026
- Thursday 17 December 2026
- Thursday 7 January 2027
- Thursday 21 January 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Presentation
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leaders Tony Vesuvio (T.Vesuvio@shu.ac.uk) and Anthony Walker (A.Walker1@shu.ac.uk)