Specialist Certificate in Critical Care Nursing

Critical care nurses provide essential care to acutely ill patients and their families. Its a specialist role that requires collaboration with the interprofessional team, so patients can receive the highest quality care when facing potentially life-threatening conditions. The Specialist Certificate in Critical Care Nursing expands the knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts related to critical care nursing that are required to care for patients in the critical care environment.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online

Part-time - 6 months

$6,496
N/A

Structure

One core pre-requisite subject; One core subject

Subjects

  • Applied Pathophysiology
  • Foundations of Critical Care Nursing

Entry requirements

  • a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification, i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry to practice), AND
  • Documented evidence of clinical experience in the area of nursing practice within the preceding five years from the time of application, AND
  • Hold current unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA (or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency)