Key Features

• Blended Learning: Combines online learning and face-to-face sessions for flexibility and a comprehensive learning experience. 
• Hands-On Clinical Practice: Provides ample opportunities for practical experience in critical care units, allowing nurses to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. 
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers a wide range of critical care topics, including advanced haemodynamic management, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and renal care. 
• Evidence-Based Approach: Emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. 
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Fosters effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other healthcare professionals. 
• Assessments: Assessments include oral, practical, and written examinations, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of both knowledge and skills. 

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, nurses will be able to: 

• Manage critically ill patients: Effectively assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex conditions, including those requiring advanced life support techniques eg extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management and advanced haemodynamic monitoring. 
• Apply evidence-based practices: Use evidence-based principles to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively: Work effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care. 
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex patient situations. 
• Provide exceptional care: Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients in demanding environments. 

By completing this program, nurses will be well-prepared to assume advanced roles in critical care nursing and contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. 

Course Code

UCECCNUFX

Entry Requirements

Licensed, BLS certified practicing Registered Nurses with a minimum of six (6) months experience in the following areas:

• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
• Accident and Emergency
• Operating Theatre

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

Registered Nurse in a Critical Care and/or High Dependency Unit