Critical Care Nursing – e-learning (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Critical care nurses are responsible for the most vulnerable patients. They have the responsibility to vigilantly monitor, assess and treat the critically ill, while providing support to their families. Whether you are a new critical care nurse, an experienced critical care nurse or a nurse interested in working in the critical care unit, this program offers a flexible professional development opportunity by enabling you to access continued learning regardless of your location, shift pattern or other commitments.

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Admission Requirements

Proof of registration as a registered nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
RNs from other provinces should contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3000
How to apply

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
May 2020	Open	Closed
September 2020	Open	Closed
January 2021	Open
May 2021	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $1,547 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Critical care Nurse

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Program Details

This program is designed for students with previous education. Please see the entrance requirements section of this page for more detail.

Designed for registered nurses (RNs), it consists of an introductory course to e-learning, five theoretical courses offered online, a critical care simulation component held at Durham College or a partner site and hands-on preceptored experience in a CCU.

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If you are a novice or experienced critical care nurse or if you are interested in working in the critical care unit, this program offers flexible learning and certification.

The program begins with a brief course on the study methods required in an e-learning environment which is key to your success in the remaining five e-learning critical care courses.

A measurement of your knowledge and competency will occur throughout each e-learning course. Following successful completion of six online courses, you will complete the 39-hour simulation component of the program.

The Simulation course takes place at Durham College or one of its partner sites. This course provides an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge to integrated case-based scenarios facilitated by an experienced inter-professional team of instructors.

Admission Requirements

Proof of registration as a registered nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
RNs from other provinces should contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3000
How to apply

Please note: The advanced concepts and theory introduced in this program builds on prior foundational knowledge from nursing, acute care experience is highly recommended.

Related information:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing students

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students can also apply to the program but will not be able to complete the practicum portion until proof of RN registration is provided.

Courses

Semester 1

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic
Tuition	$1,547
Compulsory Ancillary	$232
Program Incidental	$0
Total Fees:	$1,779

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Critical care Nurse

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Critical care
Coronary care
Emergency care
Post-anaesthetic care
Telemetry
Step-down unit

Practicum

The final component of the program is an integrated practicum, which includes 120 hours of clinical practice in an adult critical care practice environment. You will demonstrate competency in the Standards of Practice for Critical Care Nursing in Ontario under the direct preceptorship/mentorship of an experienced critical care nurse and the facilitation of a Durham College faculty advisor.

Upon successful completion of the program, a critical care certificate will be awarded. Transfer credit, advanced standing or challenge will be considered on an individual basis. Please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/criticalcare or contact the program co-ordinator.

Please note: You will be required to adhere to and meet the pre-placement documentation requirements of the host agency.

Practicum Completion Outside of Ontario

For students living and working outside of Ontario, practicum placements outside of the province of Ontario (but in Canada) MAY be accommodated if an affiliation agreement between Durham College and the out-of-Ontario organization can be arranged. If you are considering an out-of-Ontario placement, you will need to self-identify yourself to Durham College prior to confirming your acceptance to the program.

Please send an email with your intent to complete an out-of-Ontario placement to:

Karen Sutton, Program Coordinator OR Joycelyn Kelly, Placement Officer

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC), immunizations, lab tests and certifications. Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes. These costs include:

Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and ESPC verification partner.
Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

It is required that students have completed the ESPC with Verified to be eligible for the field placement component of this program. You must (at your expense) provide:

A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. A CRC with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You will be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS prior to each placement term to meet field placement agency requirements.
Current Level-C cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and mask fit testing from a recognized provider.
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider.

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Critical Care Nursing – e-learning (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing students

Courses

Semester 1

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Practicum

Practicum Completion Outside of Ontario

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]