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
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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

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

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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

Class number
Class number 30366
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Apr - 10 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S111A-B

Online

Class number
Class number 20041
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
ICU/ Cardiac Class
Class number
Class number 29848
Section
Section 02OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
ED Class

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course