This course will cover the concept of severity scoring, predicted mortality, standardised mortality ratios and National bench-marking in Critical Care as well as the use of Morbidity and Mortality reviews for learning and education. The principles of quality improvement and clinical audit will also be discussed.

A variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes/workshops will be scheduled throughout semester 1.

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1. Essay 1000 words approx (80%)

2. Portfolio (20%): an ePortfolio to include a minimum of 2 clinical cases with reflection. Reassessment will be available

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a detailed insight into acute kidney injury (AKI) by identifying relevant publications and incorporating these into their work. This will include physiology, pathophysiology of key conditions leading to AKI and diagnosis. In addition, the course will enhance confidence in the management of AKI in a Critical Care environment including the use of renal replacement therapy (RRT).

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply critical analysis of the evidence surrounding issues and conditions which are related to the causality of AKI

2. Identify and critically appraise published literature in relation to diagnosis and management of AKI

3. Be able to identify complex issues and make informed judgments in relation to the management of critically ill patients with AKI including RRT

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.