Advanced Critical Care Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5905
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Course ID
202340
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Clinton Fildes
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to empower critical care nurses with the advanced leadership, clinical, and decision-making capabilities essential for driving innovation in practice, enhancing patient outcomes, and cultivating resilient interprofessional teams within diverse and high-stakes critical care environments. Through the integration of current evidence, safety and governance guidelines, and specialised clinical knowledge, nurses will develop the expertise to effectively address complex patient needs and lead during critical incidents. 

  • Advanced core skills
  • Specialty Topics: ED
  • Specialty Topics: ICU
  • Specialty Topics: Cardiac
  • Advanced Critical Care interventions & crisis management

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and apply contemporary evidence to advance innovation and excellence in critical-care nursing practice.
  • Identify deficiencies and vulnerabilities in nursing care delivery; then, design and describe evidence-based strategies to enhance patient outcomes and service quality.
  • Integrate advanced clinical knowledge to manage patients with complex or specialised needs across diverse critical care contexts.
  • Evaluate and apply safety, quality, and governance frameworks to strengthen risk management and service delivery in critical care.
  • Apply reflective practice, mentorship, and constructive feedback techniques to cultivate resilient, high-performing interprofessional critical care teams.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 30366
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
21 May - 22 May Thursday, Friday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S116
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Jade Tinkler, Sally-Anne Bessell, Clinton Fildes
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Jade Tinkler, Sally-Anne Bessell, Clinton Fildes
27 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Jade Tinkler, Sally-Anne Bessell, Clinton Fildes
21 May - 22 May Thursday, Friday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S111A-B
Notes:
This offering is for students working in the ICU only. If you are unsure about which class to enrol into, please contact the Course Coordinator.
Class number
Class number 30370
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
21 May - 22 May Thursday, Friday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S116
21 May - 22 May Thursday, Friday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S111A-B
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Clinton Fildes
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Clinton Fildes
27 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Clinton Fildes
Notes:
This offering is for students working in the ED only. If you are unsure about which class to enrol into, please contact the Course Coordinator.
Class number
Class number 31514
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Clinton Fildes
21 May - 22 May Thursday, Friday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S116
21 May - 22 May Thursday, Friday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S111A-B
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Clinton Fildes
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online Clinton Fildes
Notes:
This offering is for students working in the CCU only. If you are unsure about which class to enrol into, please contact the Course Coordinator.

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course