Federation University
Graduate Certificate in Health (Intensive Care Nursing)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe new Graduate Certificate in Health (Intensive Care Nursing), offered online in combination with structured work-integrated learning, aims to address the specialised nursing workforce and skills shortage, made evident in the 2018 Victorian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Labour Market Research Report on Nurses in Victoria.
Throughout this course you will examine key aspects of critical patient care whilst also developing your analytical, leadership and communication skills. This course is suitable for registered nurses practicing in a clinical area, considered commensurate with course learning objectives. Graduates may work in intensive care and high dependency units upon successful completion.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
An applicant must have successfully completed a three year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Health (Intensive Care Nursing) will prepare you for the following roles.
Intensive Care Nurse
Intensive Care Nurses are qualified RNs who provide nursing support and acute care to patients with life-threatening and dangerous conditions. They...
Nurse Educator
Nurse Educators are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who mentor and train student nurses as well as working nurses who are undergoing professional...
Critical Care Nurse
A Critical Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients in an emergency department or intensive care unit. You might also work in critic...
Nurse Unit Manager
A Nurse Unit Manager supervises a team of nursing staff in a healthcare setting. You might work at a hospital or be employed in another workplace s...
Nurse Practitioner
A Nurse Practitioner provides advanced health care to patients in a hospital or other large healthcare setting. You’ll liaise with other health pro...
Clinical Nurse Specialist
A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer tre...
About Federation University
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