About: This module is suitable for staff with a basic knowledge of temporary pacing, this module does not explore permanent or implantable pacing devices
Mā wai tēnei | Who is this for: Any health professional working in critical or acute care needing more in-depth knowledge about temporary cardiac pacing
Prerequisite: EPICCNZ Module 6 Cardiac or similar
Frequency: Complete once, repeating will refresh knowledge but not update your verified record
Takawā | Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: This module is suitable for staff with a basic knowledge of blood gas analysis. Note that it does not cover neonates
Mā wai tēnei | Who is this for: Any health professional working in critical or acute care needing more in-depth knowledge about blood gas analysis
Prerequisites: EPICCNZ Module 5 Respiratory or similar
Frequency: Complete once, repeating will refresh knowledge but not update your verified record
Takawā | Time: 45 minutes
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: This EPICCNZ programme (Elearning Programme Induction in Critical Care New Zealand) is available for any staff working in adult critical care. It introduces you to the principles of critical care and equips you with knowledge needed in the first few months of your new role.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Time: Varies between each module, check the module pages for times
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
About: There is much to learn about critical care and before we get into the clinical detail, this module helps you understand more about this speciality
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: There is much to learn about critical care and before we get into the clinical detail, this module helps you understand more about this speciality
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: A systematic assessment is undertaken at the start of the shift. It includes a safety check of key equipment around the bed space together with a head-to-toe patient assessment. By conducting this comprehensive baseline assessment, ideally within the first hour after handover, changes in the patient’s condition can be identified promptly.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: One of the challenges of working in critical care is learning to balance the many complex needs of critically unwell patients. Meeting the fundamental care needs of the patient and the patient’s whānau while working in a technological environment is a key skill.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
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About: Medications are used to support organ and body system functions and to deliver targeted critical care interventions e.g. antibiotics. Commonly used types of medications include sedation, analgesia, neuromuscular blockers, vasoactive agents and insulin.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: Many patients in critical care will require respiratory support. This module covers respiratory physiology and clinical knowledge that is core to critical care.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 2 hours
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
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About: Critically ill patients often have haemodynamic compromise. Cardiovascular management incorporates assessment, monitoring and interventions. Medications are often used to support cardiac function, and are therefore a key focus for this module.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 2 hours
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
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About: Caring for a patient with a neurological problem can be demanding. Neurological changes can occur rapidly and be life-threatening. Care and management requires meticulous observation and a high level of skill to support patients and whānau.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: As outlined in this module, close monitoring and specific interventions are important in renal disease, with prevention of renal injury being paramount. This module also focusses on gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module
About: This module provides information about specific patient populations who may need critical care. Each section focuses on one particular patient group including care of the patient with sepsis, trauma and burns patients, paediatric patients, long term patients, cardiothoracic patients and obstetric patients.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
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About: This module focusses on the role, function and operational working of a critical care outreach service (CCOS). The main areas explored include practical details of how to plan a shift and work in a CCOS, the important areas of clinical practice, and the wider organisational and professional development areas that are essential for an effective CCOS team.
Who is this for: Any health professional new to critical care or needing a refresher
Frequency: Once
Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
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About: Learn how to care for patients with a tracheostomy in a critical care setting
Mā wai tēnei | Who is this for: Any health professional working in critical or any clinical staff needing more in-depth knowledge about tracheostomy management
Prerequisite: EPICCNZ Module 5 Respiratory or similar
Frequency: Complete once, repeating will refresh knowledge but not update your verified record
Takawā | Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Hayden Smith, ICU, Capital, Coast on behalf of NZCCNEF
Please access the EPICCNZ Home page before starting your first EPICCNZ module