Graduate Diploma of Intensive Care Nursing
offered by Deakin University

Graduate Diploma of Intensive Care Nursing
at
Deakin University
Overview

Get advanced practice level skills and be guided by experts to take the lead in the management of critically ill patients in intensive care

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Evaluate and intervene in response to complex data from patient and technologically-derived sources
Develop an advanced understanding of normal physiology, and the pathophysiology of illness and injury of critically ill patients
Perform focused, systematic and methodical patient assessments
Demonstrate advanced clinical judgement leading to autonomous decision-making
Practise critical thinking and reflection regarding current health environment issues and specialty nursing practice
Explore and demonstrate an understanding of complex practice, transcultural, ethical and psychosocial concepts
Combine advanced communication skills with professional knowledge to promote safe, high-quality care of the critically ill

More about this course

As a registered nurse, Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Intensive Care Nursing will equip you with the analytical, practical, communication and leadership skills needed to take the lead in the management of critically ill patients in intensive care and high dependency units at an advanced practice level
Our strong industry connections mean you will be guided by experts in critical care nursing as you explore the current and emerging trends, concepts, knowledge and evidence that provides the policy and practice framework in which the care of critically ill patients takes place

Year 1, Semester 1

Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points)

Core Principles of Critical Care Nursing (2 credit points)

Semester 2

Intensive Care Nursing (2 credit points)

Year 2, Trimester 1

Inquiry Into Specialty Nursing Practice

Trimester 2

Advanced Concepts in Specialty Nursing Practice

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
If the applicant receives a conditional offer, they must fulfill the conditions stated in their offer letter (e.g. completing an English language course, submitting original documents or successfully completing current studies)