PG Cert Adult Critical Care Nursing

The PG Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing aims to facilitate the Registered Adult Nurse in developing a critical and holistic approach to the care of the critically ill adult with a focus on and understanding of, the implications for the wider Critical Care Unit.

The PG Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing aims to develop a skilled and reflective practitioner with a critical and holistic approach to the nursing care of the critically ill adult. These attributes are highly transferable skills and sought after by employers in critical care and other sectors.

Whether you intend to remain in a largely clinical role or plan a more educational or managerial role in healthcare this course will enable you to showcase your ability to influence care provision and practice. At every stage of the course you will be encouraged to personalise your learning and apply theory to practice.

You must be currently registered as an adult nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register. You will usually be sponsored by an NHS Trust or equivalent employer. If self-funding you must be working in a Critical Care unit and have the agreement of the unit senior nurse that you will be provided with the necessary support in practice to complete the course.
You must have previously completed a degree in nursing or related topic.

Successful completion of the PG Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing will provide an opportunity to progress to a Master’s Degree in the future.

The course will develop your applied knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relevant to caring for the critically ill adult patient. This will include consideration of the relevant anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, aetiology, assessment, therapeutic interventions, psychological implications and nursing care. The course will support you in developing your ability to find and critically evaluate the evidence base for interventions in practice and identify the implications for your practice. You will demonstrate your ability to provide safe practice through the achievement of practice related outcomes and from your ability to articulate the rationale for actions in the clinical setting. You will undertake three core 20 credit modules.