PgCert Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
University of Plymouth
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23-SEP-24

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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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39/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
64th
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Natasha
09 Jan 24

Great location in the city, great nursing facilities. However, no parking, expensive..Read more

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Emily
13 Dec 23

Best: It provides lots of areas and spaces to support students with studying when they are on campus They provide lots of socials and gatherings for all kinds of students and are..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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Natasha
09 Jan 24
MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult Health)
Great location in the city, great nursing facilities. However, no parking, expensive...
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Emily
13 Dec 23
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Best: It provides lots of areas and spaces to support students with studying when they are on campus They provide lots of socials and gatherings for all kinds of students and are...
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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 Westerly coast of Devon...

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

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