Our Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing provides flexibility for the future provision of critical care nurse education.
Why study with us
- The teaching team explore research relevant to critical care practice. Research is embedded within the course programme from a local, national, and global perspective.
- Research explored is further supported by the participation of the course team to inform clinical practice.
- Evidence based practice is explored through and supported by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and Intensive Care Society and the Lancashire and South Cumbria Critical Care and Major Trauma Network. These areas support the evidence base and content for the modules.
What you'll do
- A variety of adult learning styles are used within each taught session. Learning and practice activities are designed to support personal and professional development.
- Active sessions offer students the opportunity to gain experience using interactive technology.
- Reflection plays a key role in the course and supports the evidence base needed to achieve the step 2 & 3 national competencies.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryCarers Bursary
If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
Find out more about Sports scholarshipsAlumni Loyalty Discount
UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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