Critical Care PGCert

Key informationThis programme is designed to facilitate your development as a critical care nurse. It will enable you to become a proficient practitioner within the specialism of critical care nursing. This programme has been designed to incorporate The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care (CC3N Steps 2 & 3).Benefits of this courseBy the end of this programme you’ll have an in-depth understanding of bioscience underpinning patient management and advanced organ support.You will have also explored co-ordination of care, quality issues, patient safety and leadership.You will be able to:Promote evidence-based practiceDemonstrate a range of skills related to caring for a critical care patientEvaluate current practice to be a proficient practitioner.Your expertise in intensive care will be recognised by employers and help you take the next step in your nursing career.Blended LearningThe programme will be delivered via a blended learning approach.This approach allows you to learn in a manner that is convenient to you with a mix of face-to-face, online synchronous (participants are engaged at the same time online), and asynchronous lectures (not in real time) and tutorials to optimise flexibility and accessibility.This approach will enable you to work around clinical commitments, family commitments and preferred styles of learning to progress on an academic pathway.The programme offers you the opportunity to study at an advanced level, in a way that works for you. The blended learning approach is structured to deliver 80% of the module online and 20% face-to-face.AwardsYou can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)Graduate Certificate (GradCert)Who is this course for?If you are a registered nurse or allied health professional working in critical care (level 3) this programme will enable you to develop your knowledge and professional skills supported by the latest research and evidence-based practice.CareerSuccessful completion of this programme will equip you with additional specialist knowledge that will enhance your clinical practice and demonstrate your commitment to your profession.You will be well placed to progress your career in critical care.

You must be a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Allied Health Care Professional (HCPC) registrant and meet the criteria to undertake the programme.

You will need:

First Degree (minimum 2:2) and above OR evidence of higher-level study undertaken within the last five years
You must have completed Step 1 of The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care (CC3N)
You must be working currently in a critical care setting (providing Level 2 & 3 care), with 12 months experience in critical care
Confirmation of managerial support from your current clinical area.