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Critical Care PGCert/GradCert (2023/24)

Postgraduate taught degree

This course is for 2023/24 entry.

Details for 2022/23 entry are also available.

Key information

This programme is designed to facilitate your development as a critical care nurse. It will enable you to become a proficient practitioner within the specialism of critical care nursing. This programme has been designed to incorporate The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care (CC3N Steps 2 & 3).

Start date
  • September 2023
  • Institution

    City, University of London

    Course code

    PSCRCA

    Location

    Northampton Square

    • Online sessions
    • Open evening
    • Register interest
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      Checklist

      Structured around the Critical Care National Network Step 2 and 3 competencies.

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      Study

      Study at an advanced level, in a way that works for you.

    • Course overview
    • Structure
    • Teaching and assessment
    • Fees and funding
    • Career
    • How to apply

    Critical Care PGCert/GradCert Course overview

    Benefits of this course

    By the end of this programme you’ll have an in-depth understanding of bioscience underpinning patient management and advanced organ support.

    You will have also explored co-ordination of care, quality issues, patient safety and leadership.

    You will be able to:

    • Promote evidence-based practice
    • Demonstrate a range of skills related to caring for a critical care patient
    • Evaluate current practice to be a proficient practitioner.

    Your expertise in intensive care will be recognised by employers and help you take the next step in your nursing career.

    Blended Learning

    The programme will be delivered via a blended learning approach.

    This approach allows you to learn in a manner that is convenient to you with a mix of face-to-face, online synchronous (participants are engaged at the same time online), and asynchronous lectures (not in real time) and tutorials to optimise flexibility and accessibility.

    This approach will enable you to work around clinical commitments, family commitments and preferred styles of learning to progress on an academic pathway.

    Awards

    You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

    • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
    • Graduate Certificate (GradCert)

    Who is this course for?

    If you are a registered nurse or allied health professional working in critical care (level 3) this programme will enable you to develop your knowledge and professional skills supported by the latest research and evidence-based practice.

    Structure

    Awards

    You can select to apply for one of the two available exit points for this course.

    Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

    Duration:

    • Part-time: 40 weeks

    Total credits: 60

    Modules:

    • 2 in total

    The duration of each module is 10 weeks. The full programme duration is up to 40 weeks, allowing for the completion of 'The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care (CC3N)'.

    The PGCert programme is Postgraduate (Level 7).

    Graduate Certificate (GradCert)

    Duration:

    • Part-time: 40 weeks

    Total credits: 60

    Modules:

    • 2 in total

    The duration of each module is 10 weeks. The full programme duration is up to 40 weeks, allowing for the completion of 'The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care (CC3N)'.

    The GradCert programme is Undergraduate (Level 6).

    Modules

    Core Modules

    • Core Concepts in Critical Care (30 credits)

      This module provides the bioscience fundamentals of critical care nursing, exploring pathophysiology, disease process and management strategies. This introduces you to the multifaceted nature of caring for a critically ill patient.

    • Dimensions of Critical Care (30 credits)

      This module will explore coordination of care with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation, biomedical ethics as well as the psychosocial aspects relevant to caring for critically ill patients. Professional issues, including quality, safety, leadership and workforce wellbeing are covered.

    Programme specification

    The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

    Download course specifications:

    • PSCRCA-PG-Cert-Critical-Care.pdf
    • GSCRCA Graduate Certificate Critical Care

    Teaching and assessment

    The programme offers you the opportunity to study at an advanced level, in a way that works for you. The blended learning approach is structured to deliver 80% of the module online and 20% face-to-face.

    You will learn through a dynamic mix of direct and interactive methods, including:

    • lectures
    • self-directed study
    • guided independent study
    • workshops
    • tutorials
    • e-learning.

    Each module is delivered over 10 weeks. You’ll receive regular contact from your lecturers via fortnightly online recorded seminars which address key areas of knowledge.

    You will also attend the university for two separate classroom days within each 10-week term.

    Your modules will be led by a clinically credible faculty including clinical academics and experience practitioners with current practice in critical care environments, ensuring that your studies are informed by the latest developments in the field.

    You will also benefit from contributions from external visiting lecturers and guest speakers, including experts from the School’s extensive network of practice partners.

    Assessment

    • Core Concepts in Critical Care module – Viva Voce (oral) examination based on a patient scenario
    • Dimensions of Critical Care module - E-poster with a voice over on your chosen area of interest within critical care.

    You are also required to complete the ‘National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care’ (CC3N) (Steps 2 & 3).

    • PG Certificate (Level 7)   – the pass mark is 50% for academic assessments
    • Graduate Certificate (Level 6) - the pass mark is 40% for academic assessments
    • The ‘National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care’ (CC3N) (Steps 2 & 3) is a pass/fail assessment.

    Fees and funding

    Fees for academic year 2023/24

    Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

    Part-time per year

    UK: £1,600

    Graduate Certificate (GradCert)

    Part-time per year

    UK: £1,600

    For further information, please contact the Programme Director, Maria Bliss: maria.bliss.1@city.ac.uk

    Funding

    Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

    Additional expenses

    Some of our degrees may involve additional expenses which are not covered by your tuition fees. Find out more about additional expenses.

    Career

    Successful completion of this programme will equip you with additional specialist knowledge that will enhance your clinical practice and demonstrate your commitment to your profession.

    You will be well placed to progress your career in critical care.

    How to apply

    Entry requirements

    UK

    You must be a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Allied Health Care Professional (HCPC) registrant and meet the criteria to undertake the programme.

    You will need:

    Postgraduate Certificate - Level 7 Postgraduate

    • First Degree (minimum 2:2) and above OR evidence of higher-level study undertaken within the last five years
    • You must have completed Step 1 of The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care (CC3N)
    • You must be working currently in a critical care setting (providing Level 2 & 3 care), with 12 months experience in critical care
    • Confirmation of managerial support from your current clinical area.

    Graduate Certificate - Level 6 Undergraduate

    • You must have completed Step 1 of The National Competency Framework for Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care (CC3N)
    • You must be working currently in a critical care setting (providing Level 2 & 3 care), with 12 months experience in critical care
    • Confirmation of managerial support from your current clinical area.

    To undertake this course you must identify, negotiate, and access relevant opportunities and experiences to demonstrate skills and competencies in Critical Care, under the supervision of an appropriately experienced/qualified assessor.

    English language requirements

    For students whose first language is not English, the following qualifications will meet the English language requirement for entry to a postgraduate course of study:

    • A first degree from a UK University
    • A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City, University of London as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions from Australia, Canada or the United States of America
    • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7.0 with no subtest below 7.0
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 72
    • TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
    • Other evidence of proficiency in the English language which satisfies the Board of Studies concerned, including registration with your professional regulator.

    Application process

    Applicants will apply through the online registration process and must meet the criteria to enter the programme.

    This course is not currently open for applications.

    September 2023 entry

    • Apply online for PGCert Critical Care with part-time study in
    • Apply online for GradCert Critical Care with part-time study in

    Contact the postgraduate team

    Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 5000

    Email: pghealth@city.ac.uk

    Our academics

    Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.

    Maria Bliss

    Senior Lecturer

    Department of Nursing

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