UTS course code: C11118
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
Abbreviation: GradCertN
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local)¹
Total credit points: 24

Footnote:
1. This course is not offered to international students.

Course aims

The overall aim of this course is to prepare registered nurses to function as specialty critical care nurses in a variety of health care settings. The course is designed to impart the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to enable registered nurses to: practise safely and competently in the specialty of critical care nursing; synthesise specialty knowledge, skills and expertise in order to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families; make appropriate clinical judgments in relation to care of critically ill people; critically evaluate their practice and to incorporate research findings and technologies when appropriate; develop the ability to actively contribute to the professional development of others; appropriately counsel and support patients and their families as they deal with their health and lifestyle adjustments; and use research in order to make informed decisions about nursing practice.

Course duration

This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points.

Students must be employees of Northern Sydney Health or Central Sydney Area Health.

Course program

Footnote:
1. Students who are employees of Northern Sydney Health (NSH) undertake a 6-credit-point Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with NSH. Students who successfully complete the CAP are eligible to apply for advanced standing of 92869 Specialty Clinical Practice.