Course overview
Building upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Critical Care) program, this advanced course is designed to elevate practitioners to advanced levels within the critical care domain. In addition to developing and refining specialised clinical competencies, it emphasises advanced critical thinking, evidence-based practice, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Course learning outcomes
- Identifying areas for improvement and implement evidence-based strategies for critical care service enhancement
- Develop an expert knowledge base reflecting their area of clinical practice and devise evidence-based management strategies to improve the management of complex healthcare requirements
- Analyse safety & quality mechanisms to optimise patient care and clinical practice area
- Critically review clinical governance and analyse the development of professional leadership
- Deconstruct how complex decision-making occurs to rationalise improvement
- Apply principles of research methodology to critically evaluate evidence and contribute to the advancement of critical care practice
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30366
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 27
Online
Class number 20041
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 28
Notes:
Class number 29848
Section 02OL
Size 30
Available 26
Notes:
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