Program Overview
The Critical Care Nursing specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the
Master of Advanced Practice
. It is designed for registered nurses who are interested in developing greater capabilities in complex clinical decision-making.
Specialist streams include:
Emergency
Intensive Care
Coronary Care
Paediatric Intensive Care
Neonatal Intensive Care
Key components include:
the core concepts and physiology of normal homeostatic function
pathophysiology, pathogenesis and aetiology of conditions
interventions and management strategies used to restore homeostasis.
This specialisation also focuses on developing capabilities in complex clinical decision-making, clinical leadership, evidence-informed specialty practice, patient advocacy and holistic specialty practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing is offered as an online course studied on a part-time basis only, as concurrent employment is required. We recommend that you study one or two units per semester.
Note:
This Graduate Certificate is not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa.
See our
handbook
for more course information.
What you'll learn
analyse critically, and evaluate advanced concepts of specialty nursing practice; integrate expert knowledge and integrated understanding to demonstrate competency at a level in accordance with specialty competency standards
critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the environmental, physical and psychosocial aspects of the individual for effective clinical decision making; recognise own abilities and level of professional competence
investigate, analyse and synthesise complex evidence and scientific literature to inform decision making in specialty practice
integrate advanced communication skills within a legal and ethical framework related to complex clinical issues in area of specialty; interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
effectively anticipate, plan for and use complex technology applications relevant to specialty practice
integrate autonomous, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a lifelong learner in specialty practice; participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical
practice
critically appraise, evaluate and incorporate national and global health issues and strategic health care directions into specialty nursing practice
incorporate culturally aware and respectful specialty care to multicultural groups and indigenous communities
incorporate advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge and judgment, including advanced leadership and autonomy into specialty practice; work professionally in specialty practice demonstrating expert judgement, leadership and independence as a nurse in area of specialty; act as an experienced positive role model to peers and other members of the healthcare team
