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Swansea University: Adult Critical Care Nursing
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Social Care View department profile |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk |
| study@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1792 295358 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This Adult Critical Care Nursing programme will prepare you for a role as a critical care nurse, ensuring you are educated to the highest level, to guarantee quality care for critically ill patients.
This one-year, part-time postgraduate certificate (PGCert) is commissioned by the HEIW, and delivered in collaboration with partner health boards, Swansea Bay University Health Board and Hywel Dda University Health Board, and has been supported by national critical care organisations including the British Association of Critical Care Nurses and the All Wales Critical Care Nursing Committee.
By the end of this programme, you will be able to demonstrate skilled performance and provide enhanced theoretical knowledge as a registered critical care nurse. Upon completion of the course, you will hold a nationally recognised postgraduate certificate in critical care nursing as stipulated by the Guideline of Provision for Intensive Care Services (GPICs).
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should be a registered critical care nurse, employed within either a critical care unit or cardiac intensive care unit and have employer consent before applying to the programme. Prior to entry, you will have completed Step One Competencies of the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care and completed an introductory critical care course. You should also hold a BSc in Nursing (level 6) and a GCSE grade C or above in English and Welsh. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2793 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2793 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2793 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2793 GBP for Year 1 |
Health at Swansea University
Swansea University offers outstanding postgraduate opportunities in healthcare, with courses that build on our long-established links with the NHS (National Health Service), social services, and industry. Our internationally renowned research staff are continually working to tackle the challenges facing the healthcare system, while our teaching staff are active in both practice and research. Together, they have a wealth of professional experience offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and practical expertise.
We offer a wide range of health-related postgraduate programmes at Swansea University, including:
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