Critical Care Course
Overview
Course Description:
Our Adult Critical Care Nursing online course is designed to empower registered nurses with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the critical care discipline. By doing so, they ensure the delivery of safe, holistic, and high-quality care to patients.
This certificate signifies that students have completed a comprehensive range of classes focused on caring for adult critical care patients. Graduates will acquire specialized skills and knowledge essential for becoming proficient critical care nurses, capable of recognizing and supporting the unique needs of critical care patients. To obtain the certificate, students must complete eight classes within the adult critical care series, as outlined below. The course structure is conducive to a broad range of learning styles and professional requirements, offering a dynamic and interactive online learning environment.
Course Outline (Weekend Classes):
- Day 1 & 2: Basic EKG-Arrhythmia Identification Workshop
- Day 3 & 4: Cardiac Dysfunction
- Day 5: Metabolic & Endocrine and Hematology
- Day 6: Neurologic Dysfunction
- Day 7: Pulmonary Dysfunction / Ventilator Workshop
- Day 8: Renal & GI Dysfunction / Review & Final Exam
Key Features of the Course:
- Synchronous Online Learning: Engage in real-time instructor lead learning from anywhere, with all sessions conducted online. This format provides flexibility and accessibility, eliminating the need for in-person lectures.
- High Success Rate: We are proud to maintain a high course completion rate, reflecting the effectiveness of our teaching methods and course design.
- Opportunity for Remediation and Retesting: Understanding the challenges of mastering a new skill or knowledge, we offer students the option to remediate and retest if necessary. This ensures that all participants have the best chance to succeed and fully grasp the course material.
- Certification and CEU Credits: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a digital certification sent directly to their email. Additionally, this program is approved for 63 clock hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU), valuable for professional development.
- Attendance is mandatory, and students are expected to maintain a minimum of 80% attendance throughout the course. Missing the entire day or physiological system results in disqualification.
By the end of this program, you will have a solid foundation in Critical Care nursing, a skill that is crucial in all critical care settings. We are committed to providing you with the knowledge and support needed to excel in this field.
Course Material: Soft copy will be sent via email.
CE Hours
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 17440), for 63 contact hours.