Complete Course Outline
Course: Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (357AA)
Award: Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
Course Level: 07
Faculty: Faculty of Health
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885775
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Ms Holly Northam (Ph: +61 2 6201 2135)
Introduction
The challenge faced by critical care nurses today is to provide the highest possible standard of care within the current health care system. This course prepares the registered nurse to care for critically ill patient, as well as their families, by enhancing knowledge and further developing clinical expertise and decision-making. The ethical, legal and professional issues that arise in caring for the critically ill are explored.Course Requirements
24 credit points of required units as follows:
7211 Applied Technology in Critical Care PG (6cp)
7212 Pathophysiology of Critical Illness PG
8046 Multiple Perspectives in Healthcare PG
8050 Critical Care Nursing Practice PG (6cp)
6997 Research Design for Health Practitioners PG
7223 Research Methods for Health Practitioners PG
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 7211 Applied Technology in Critical Care PG | 7212 Pathophysiology of Critical Illness PG |
| 8046 Multiple Perspectives in Healthcare PG | 8050 Critical Care Nursing Practice PG |
| 6997 Research Design for Health Practitioners PG | 7223 Research Methods for Health Practitioners PG |
Course Duration
2 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time; maximum 6 semesters.Admission Requirements
Registered or eligible for registration as a nurse in the ACT and hold a Bachelor of Nursing Degree or a degree in a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications as judged by the University s Admissions Committee. In addition, applicants must have at least one year of recent and/or relevant full-time clinical experience since initial registration as a nurse.
Additional requirements:
Police record checks may be required.