Overview

The application deadlines for the next intakes are:

September 2023 start: 1 September 2023
January 2024 start: 15 December 2023

This programme has been developed in conjunction with the West Yorkshire Critical Care Delivery Network (WYCCN) to meet the Guidelines for Provision of Critical Care Services (GPICS) recommendations regarding Critical Care Nurse education.

It is offered at Level 6 (degree level, giving you a Certificate in Continuing Education qualification) or Level 7 (master's level, giving you a Postgraduate Certificate).

Students will develop their knowledge and skills within critical care by attending key lectures on topics such as:

pathophysiology
management of a critical care patient's cardiovascular status
obstetric emergencies in critical care
ventilation strategies

Key lectures will be complemented by simulated practice using the University's high-fidelity simulation suite, workshops, and team based-learning activities. The programme benefits from the attendance of students from around West Yorkshire, Harrogate and the Humber and so offers excellent opportunity for students to network with peers from other organisations.

The programme facilitates students to gain a post-registration qualification in critical care whilst being supported to achieve the Critical Care National Network for Nurse Leaders (CC3N) Step 2 and Step 3 competencies, or a suitable equivalent. There is also optional support available for students wanting to work towards completion of one of the CC3N Specialist competencies.

The programme requires students to attend the City Centre campus for 12 full days across one academic year.

Entry requirements

A registered nurse/healthcare professional with relevant post-registration experience (e.g. in an ICU, HDU, A&E or CCOT setting)
Completion of CC3N Step 1 competencies or practicing to the equivalent standard
Have an identified mentor in practice. Full-time students who do not have a mentor in practice will be restricted to modules with an 'international' version.

What you will study

All module information is for 2021 entry, and is subject to change.

First year

Core

Advanced Knowledge and Skills for Management of the Critically Ill Patient

Option

Advanced Respiratory Practice

Advanced Cardiac Care

Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making Skills

Learning and assessment

Students will engage with learning through a range of teaching methods, dependent on modules studied. However, student-centred approaches to learning are a feature of all the modules. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning as they develop their academic skills.

Modules are delivered through a range of formats, including block attendance, study day attendance, distance learning and blended learning. When devising the individual study plan with the Personal Academic Tutor, students will be informed regarding which delivery methods are utilised for which modules.

Students are given the opportunity to develop theoretical and experiential understanding, research informed knowledge and critical thinking, to develop a range of skills appropriate to their professional field, and their organisation and workplace setting. Students will also develop their skills and knowledge of research and application to their practice area.

The modules within the programme offer students the capacity to acknowledge and build upon the knowledge and skills they may have acquired through previous learning experiences, including those in the work place.

Students learning will be assessed through a variety of assessment techniques, which may include one or more of:

Written essay
Reflective case study
Development of a reflective portfolio
Completion of set number of competencies
Completion of a set number of clinical contacts
Practical examination
Computer-based Multiple Choice Question examination
Computer-based open book examination
Seminar Presentation
Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

10 credits - £598
20 credits - £1,196
30 credits (including Dementia distance learning module) - £1,794
40 credits - £2,392

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career prospects

This award is a specifically designed programme for registered nurses and other health professionals working in critical care to gain a Certificate in Continuing Education to meet the requirements of NHS England Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care Services.

Members of other registered health professions are also and are invited to discuss their development needs with the programme leader.

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This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.