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PGCert Critical Care at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A blended PGCert for UK registered healthcare professionals in intensive care, providing the 60 credits at Level 7 that employers require for intensive care roles. It is designed around national standards including GPICS, Care Quality Commission requirements and the CC3N framework.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Duration: 15 months  |  Study mode: Blended  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two modules: Critical Care in Practice (on campus at Glenside, with half the teaching in the simulation ward) and Principles of Critical Care (online), with a further optional module in the framework such as Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Practice, Principles of Neurosciences or Care of the Acutely Ill Adult.

Career pathways

Prepares nurses for progression into senior clinical roles, leadership and specialist areas such as outreach or education in critical care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK registered healthcare professional currently working in a relevant intensive care environment or equivalent, with a minimum of 6 months of ICU (or equivalent) experience, previous degree-level study or equivalent, and workplace managerial support. Applicants apply for each module and are then enrolled on the PGCert.

Duration: 15 months

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