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Intensive Care Nursing Level 6 6KNIC306

Key information

Subject area:

Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care


Course type:

Assessed Module


Credit level:

6


Credit value:

60


Duration:

8 days taught over 11 weeks


Available course dates:

From: 26 September 2024 To: 05 December 2024
Application deadline: 31 August 2024

From: 08 May 2025 To: 03 July 2025
Application deadline: 15 March 2025

Course overview

This course is available at both Level 6 and Level 7. Please ensure you apply for the appropriate Level (you need to provide evidence of a BSc Hons degree to study at Level 7)

Specific dimensions are highlighted against each learning outcome:

  • Critically evaluate relevant critical care research to promote evidence based practice (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-3/G2)
  • Critically appraise policy, protocols, organisation and management of care for intensive care patients and their relatives (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-2/G2)
  • Critically review how the intensive care nurse effectively interacts within the inter-professional team to provide collaborative care within the ICU, hospital, and community setting (KSF-HWB1,8/IK1-3/G2)
  • Debate the ethical and legal issues associated with intensive care nursing practice (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-3)

Achieve relevant Step 2 and 3 core clinical competencies set out in the National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). Copies of this document are available online at: http://www.cc3n.org.uk/competency-framework/4577977310

Who will I learn with?

Who is this for?

Qualified nurses working in intensive care who have completed the step one national critical care competency framework or equivalent.

ALL SELF-FUNDING APPLICANTS must have a letter from the unit manager agreeing to provide clinical support and a mentor to undertake competency assessments.

How will I be assessed?

Online open book exam and practice assessment document  

What is the teaching schedule?

Term 1 - 26/09/2024, 03/10, 10/10, 24/10, 31/10, 14/11, 28/11, 05/12

Term 3 - 08/05/2025, 15/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07

 

 

Course status:

Course closed

Full fee £4200

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