Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing (GC-PAEICN)

The Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing is a 50 credit-point course, delivered in blended model of online and work integrated learning. The course provides students with a sound understanding of the theoretical knowledge and scientific advances that underpin the management of paediatric patients requiring specialist critical care. During the course students will apply paediatric and critical care nursing knowledge in clinical practice, demonstrating their competence in caring for patients with complex care requirements. 

With clinical support from a health service employer, students will gain the knowledge and clinical skills required to understand core concepts relating to acute illnesses, diseases, and trauma in paediatric critical care services. They will also develop skills in the critical analysis of evidence to inform nursing care and management of patients and their families.