Critical Care PGCert

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Sep 11, 2026; tuition fees are 4,166 GBP per year.

About this Course

Develop the key skills and knowledge required to assess, care for and manage critically ill adults. Adopting an evidence-based approach, underpinned by simulated activities and work-based learning, you’ll discover how to deliver effective critical care and therapeutic interventions and demonstrate the core competencies applicable to nursing and allied health professionals working in critical care units.

Introduction

Advances in critical care medicine have resulted in seriously ill patients becoming increasingly complex to care for. This has resulted in the need for critical care staff to have a variety of specialised skills, in-depth knowledge and competencies.

This Postgraduate Certificate, informed by the UK standards and recommendations introduced by the Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads, will equip you with the expertise needed to care for critically ill patients independently.

Who is this Course for?

The programme is suitable for nursing and allied health professionals who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), predominantly working in critical care...

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