- How long it takes
- 9 months
- full time
- Level
- Graduate certificate
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, WA, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in caring for seriously unwell patients
- the ability to stay calm under pressure
- good communication skills with patients and families
- a willingness to keep learning as clinical practice changes
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)
Curtin University
Bentley, WA
4.2from 1,745 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and welcoming
- Support services help students through hard times
What to weigh up
- Enquiries can take a while to answer
- Website for Australian College of Nursing Ltd (opens in a new tab)
Australian College of Nursing Ltd
Online
4.6from 229 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $1,975 in total
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Courses are practical with hands on practice
- Content is clear, relevant and well structured
- Educators are knowledgeable and supportive
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing.
- Critical care nursing practice
- Clinical decision making
- Care of critically ill patients
- Evidence-based nursing
- Clinical leadership
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?