Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
About This Course
Learners will be able to:
Knowledge
• Apply the pathophysiology knowledge to the management of common critical care conditions.
• Apply critical care pharmacology to manage critical care conditions.
Skills
• Perform comprehensive assessments and hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within the critical care team.
• Develop hands-on clinical skills required for providing care in the ICU, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, and medication administration.
• Foster interdisciplinary care and recognize the contributions of various healthcare professionals in the ICU.
• Apply critical thinking skills to analyze complex clinical situations and make evidence-based decisions.
Attitude
• Advocate for the rights and preferences of critically ill patients and their families.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a related discipline. (Applicants without a Bachelors’ degree but with relevant work experience are also eligible.)
Minimum of one-year post-registration working experience from healthcare institutions.