The University of Melbourne
6 months part time
The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing is a part-time, online program that teaches nurses the latest evidence and best practices to provide high-quality care for critically ill paediatric patients and their families.
To be eligible for this program, you must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification and be registered as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent regulatory body.
The program consists of two core subjects: Applied Pathophysiology and Foundations in Paediatric Critical Care. These subjects cover the assessment, evaluation, and management of critically ill paediatric patients, including common presentations, interventions, and nursing strategies.
The University of Melbourne is ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Nursing. This program is designed to help nurses develop specialized skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care for paediatric patients in critical care settings.
Upon completion, you will be equipped to work as a beginning-level specialist paediatric critical care nurse, providing high-quality, evidence-based care for critically ill children and their families.