Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03761A
The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care nursing enables students to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required of a nurse in a variety of critical care areas, including emergency departments, cardiac care and intensive care. The course has a strong emphasis on practical applications and work-related skills and provides options for specialisation in the three critical care areas.
Designed for
Registered nurses practising in a critical care setting
Structure
The course is conducted by online distance education including interactions in a virtual classroom. Students complete 4 subjects, three core subjects and one specialty elective.
Subjects
- Stress responses and health breakdown
- Principles of critical care nursing, Leadership and professional practice
- Electives: Cardiac
- Emergency
- Intensive care (students choose own specialty selective subject)
Standard entry requirements
- Currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- 1 year postgraduate experience
- Currently employed in an appropriate clinical setting
Study pathways
Credit transfer to Master Degree
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta | International: $7,900 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Parramatta.
Registered Nurses employed in Public Hospitals in NSW may apply for course funding for the Rural course through the NSW Health Department.
Further information
The different streams have various employment requirements.
