PgCert Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
University of Plymouth
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This programme has been developed by the University of Plymouth with Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust to meet identified specific workforce needs in the advancement and delivery of a high quality patient led service, and is delivered using a blended learning approach.This is an exciting and innovative full-time programme of study at masters level, where trainee practitioners are embedded in their own intensive care units and will exit, after completion of the programme, with 60 masters level ...Read more

This programme has been developed by the University of Plymouth with Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust to meet identified specific workforce needs in the advancement and delivery of a high quality patient led service, and is delivered using a blended learning approach.

This is an exciting and innovative full-time programme of study at masters level, where trainee practitioners are embedded in their own intensive care units and will exit, after completion of the programme, with 60 masters level credits. The programme is based on the National Curriculum and Syllabus for ACCPs published by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM).

Programme aims

The programme aims to:

  • Successful completion will lead to FICM membership.
  • A student-centred approach to the programme.
  • The development of the programme has been through a dynamic collaborative working relationship between the University of Plymouth, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and other local NHS Trusts.
  • A contemporary and dynamic programme responsive to the changing health care environment.
  • Research informed teaching embedded throughout curriculum.
  • The programme is delivered by a team with extensive experience in the delivery of masters level modules and a diverse range of health and social care experience.

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Paramedic Science
WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
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17th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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Hayley
08 Dec 24

The University is set in a small campus, which is really good for me as I would find it overwhelming if it was busy with lots of other students, and a variety of buildings to..Read more

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nicola
22 Nov 24

University of Plymouth is a great place to study because it has a great campus feel to it with great facilities. I have found the library and student services within the library..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:1 or above, in exceptional circumstances a candidate's experience may be taken into consideration. You will have completed a minimum of a PGCert in Clinical Practice / Professional Practice and will be a registered Non-medical Prescriber with at least two years of critical care experience post primary registration.

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£6,600 per year

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Hayley
08 Dec 24
Nursing (Adult Health) BSc (Hons)
The University is set in a small campus, which is really good for me as I would find it overwhelming if it was busy with lots of other students, and a variety of buildings to...
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nicola
22 Nov 24
Nursing (Adult Health) BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth is a great place to study because it has a great campus feel to it with great facilities. I have found the library and student services within the library...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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