Develop the key skills and knowledge required to assess, care for and manage critically ill adults. Adopting an evidence-based approach, underpinned by simulated activities and work-based learning, you’ll discover how to deliver effective critical care and therapeutic interventions and demonstrate the core competencies applicable to nursing and allied health professionals working in critical care units.IntroductionAdvances in critical care medicine have resulted in seriously ill patients becoming increasingly complex to care for. This has resulted in the need for critical care staff to have a variety of specialised skills, in-depth knowledge and competencies.This Postgraduate Certificate, informed by the UK standards and recommendations introduced by the Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads, will equip you with the expertise needed to care for critically ill patients independently.The course includes extensive simulation activities and work-based learning to give you practical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic interventions.There is a flexible approach to programme delivery, with weekly lectures delivered on-campus and online, so you can choose to attend in-person or remotely as preferred.The course is based in the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing. You’ll be learning from a multi-professional team of staff who have strong research profiles and are passionate about the improvement of healthcare and service delivery.What you'll learnEnhanced skills and knowledge in the assessment and care of critically ill adultsHow to conduct a competent assessment of an acutely or critically ill patientHow to manage a critically ill patient and ensure care is tailored to their specific needsHow to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathopsychology to caring for seriously ill patientsThe Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach to the assessment and treatment of critically ill patientsHow to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventionsDecision-making, clinical judgement and problem-solving skillsLeadership, management and teamwork skillsHow to adopt an evidence-based approach to critical careLegal and ethical aspects of critical care.