2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 1

Published: 04/02/2021

Resuscitation and Transfer

Stage learning outcomes

  • Able to recognise and initiates resuscitation of the deteriorating patient
  • Works as an effective member of the medical emergency team
  • Cares for stable critically ill adult patients independently during inter-hospital transfers by road

 

Key capabilities A to D

A

Explains of the pathophysiology of respiratory and cardiac arrest

B

Initiates resuscitation appropriately in all patient groups in accordance with the latest guidance
C Describes ethical and legal issues associated with resuscitation including advance directives
D Participates in debrief sessions for staff and relatives in a sensitive, compassionate and constructive manner

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across relevant cases including cases managed as part of the medical emergency team
  • successful completion of adult and paediatric life support courses
  • simulation training
  • personal activity or reflection on attendance at debrief session(s).

Suggested supervision level

  • 2b - supervisor within hospital for queries, able to provide prompt direction/assistance.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Professional Behaviours and Communication
  • Team Working
  • Intensive Care

 

Key capabilities E to G

E

Demonstrates the safe management of the inter-hospital transfer of the critically ill but stable adult patient by road
F Assesses the clinical risks associated with transfer for individual patients
G Safely performs intra-hospital transfer of patients, including retrieval of patients newly referred to critical care

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across relevant cases
  • simulation training
  • successful completion of a transfer course.

Suggested supervision level

  • 2b - supervisor within hospital for queries, able to provide prompt direction/assistance

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Team Working
  • Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Intensive Care

 

Key capability H

H

Explains scoring systems in the management of deteriorating patients, and responds appropriately

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across relevant cases
  • simulation.

Suggested supervision level

  • not applicable.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Intensive Care