Critical Care PgCert
University of Huddersfield
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This course is aimed at registered nurses currently working within a critical care setting. It provides you with an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiological effects of critical illness. Emphasis is placed on the holistic assessment of the individual with the development of subsequent management plans from which to provide optimum care.* Structured around the Critical Care National Network (CC3N) Step 2 and Step 3 competencies, your studies will focus on ...Read more

This course is aimed at registered nurses currently working within a critical care setting. It provides you with an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiological effects of critical illness. Emphasis is placed on the holistic assessment of the individual with the development of subsequent management plans from which to provide optimum care.


* Structured around the Critical Care National Network (CC3N) Step 2 and Step 3 competencies, your studies will focus on advancing your knowledge and applying skills in critical care practice.


* This course was designed and validated in conjunction with local employers and aims to develop you academically as well as clinically.


* You will examine the current evidence and developments in this field of care.


* You will be taught by experienced acute and critical care practitioners. Guest speakers with current clinical expertise will also contribute to the teaching.


* This course will develop/enhance your life-long learning and may assist your career progression.


To support the taught elements of the course, your competency/practical skills will be assessed whilst working under the supervision of an experienced critical care practitioner/mentor in a relevant clinical setting in order to demonstrate your achievement of Critical Care Networks-National Nurse Leads (CC3N) (2015) Step 2 and Step 3 competencies.

**Professional links and accreditations:**
The structure of this course is guided by: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN - Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads Forum (CC3N -

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Caroline
14 Jan 25

The support at this uni is second to none, both academically and socially. The lecturers on my course are passionate; caring; supportive; knowledgable; and the majority are still..Read more

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Courtney
03 Dec 24

Not a good town to live..Read more

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally: * Be a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registrant with 12 months experience and currently working in a critical care setting. * You must have completed step 1 of The Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads Forum (CC3N) competencies prior to commencing the course. * You must possess a Diploma of Higher Education in a relevant health profession for example Nursing. * Have an honours degree at 2:2 or above, have studied at honours level or can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard. We will consider other qualifications and experience on an individual case basis. * To undertake this course, students must identify, negotiate and access relevant opportunities and experiences to demonstrate their skills and competencies in Critical Care under the supervision of an appropriately experienced/qualified mentor.

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Caroline
14 Jan 25
Nursing (Blended Learning) (Adult) BSc (Hons)
The support at this uni is second to none, both academically and socially. The lecturers on my course are passionate; caring; supportive; knowledgable; and the majority are still...
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Courtney
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University of Huddersfield
Queensgate Huddersfield Kirklees HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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