Specialist Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
Course code: SC-CCNURS
January, June
AUD $7,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
January, June
AUD $7,456 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course overview
Overview
- Expand your knowledge and skills for critical care nursing practice
- Develop expertise in assessing and managing acutely ill patients
- Gain specialised competencies aligned with industry standards
The Specialist Certificate in Critical Care Nursing is designed to expand the knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts related to critical care nursing that are required to care for patients in the critical care environment. Critical care nurses provide essential care to acutely ill patients and their families, a specialist role that requires collaboration with the interprofessional team to ensure patients receive the highest quality care when facing potentially life-threatening conditions.
Designed in accordance with industry standards, this flexibly delivered course is offered 100% online, enabling graduates to enhance their scope of practice as a registered nurse in accordance with either the Emergency Nursing or Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Practice Standards.
Who is the Specialist Certificate in Critical Care Nursing for?
This course is designed for currently practicing registered nurses seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in critical care nursing. To be eligible, you must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent training) and be currently employed in a specialist nursing environment.
Why study the Specialist Certificate in Critical Care Nursing?
Nurses who specialise in critical care provide the necessary care to patients who are acutely and critically ill, often experiencing complex illnesses and conditions. This course has been devised to provide a sound understanding of the requirements of such specialist care, with a focus on emergency and intensive care.
Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert educators. Drawing on current evidence-based practice in the care and management of the critically ill, this course will equip you to assess and manage seriously unwell patients. You'll have the opportunity to develop your critical care knowledge, reasoning, and problem-solving skills to analyse and plan the delivery of specialist nursing care in the current healthcare context.