Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical frameworks and practical, evidence-based research skills that are required for nurses to work in critical care environments. It focuses on acquiring advanced knowledge and skills to care for patients with complex medical needs in … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study
18 Units
Year 118 Units
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Aims
The course aims to:
- Prepare students for specialised practice in critical care settings
- Facilitate the development of specialised knowledge, skills and attributes for application in the critical care environment
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Evaluate the concepts and theories around recognition, response, and management of the acute, complex and/or critically ill deteriorating patient in a critical care setting
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Defend the use of evidence-based nursing research skills to plan, implement and evaluate care provision in critical care environments
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Adapt and deliver specialist critical care that meets the specific supportive care needs and experiences of people affected by acute illness or trauma
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Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate an individualised, patient-centred, coordinated care plan in collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team
Student progression rules
Failure to complete the course within four consecutive semesters or the award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion or in 9 units or more, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.