Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is a 100% online program that provides nurses with advanced clinical skills and knowledge in acute care settings. The program covers topics such as recognizing and responding to acute deterioration, using evidence-based research, and measuring and improving the quality of care. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in acute care, including clinical nurse specialist, nurse manager, and nurse educator.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing program comprises four subjects:
- Specialty Clinical Practice
- Recognizing and Responding to Acute Deterioration
- Evidence for Informing Practice
- Nursing-Sensitive Indicators in Acute Care
Structure:
The program is delivered 100% online, with regular intakes every two months. Students focus on one subject at a time.
Course Schedule:
Intakes are offered in January, March, May, July, August, and October.
Individual Modules:
- Specialty Clinical Practice: This module focuses on developing advanced clinical skills in acute care settings, including physical assessment, communication, early detection, patient management, and response to acute deterioration.
- Recognizing and Responding to Acute Deterioration: This module covers the assessment and management of patients experiencing acute deterioration, including early warning signs, risk factors, and appropriate interventions.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is delivered through a combination of online lectures, tutorials, discussion forums, and practical exercises.
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced nurses and healthcare professionals who are experts in acute care nursing.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes practical skills development through online simulations and case studies.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program may pursue careers in various acute care settings, including hospitals, intensive care units, and emergency departments.
Opportunities:
The program prepares nurses for leadership roles in acute care, including clinical nurse specialist, nurse manager, and nurse educator.
Outcomes:
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in acute care settings.
