Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (ADCR2)

About This Course

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

•discuss the scope of practice in critical care units, including implementing ethical and legal considerations, recognizing the limitations of practice, and employing judgment principles specific to the care of critically ill patients;
•identify the needs and problems of critically ill patients and their families, ensuring compassionate, ethical, and comprehensive care;
•analyse critical situations, prioritize actions using critical thinking processes, and demonstrate confidence in clinical decision-making to ensure high-quality care and support to colleagues and the healthcare team in decision-making processes;
•integrate knowledge from nursing science, medicine, and other relevant sciences in the care of critically ill patients, develop and demonstrate technical skills necessary for competent practice in critical care settings, including the management of advanced technology;
•optimize the use of resources and personnel in critical care units, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care;
•apply knowledge and skills in hemodynamic monitoring and, laboratory and imaging assessment of critically ill patients;
•Implement the nursing process to deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients, demonstrating thorough understanding and application of nursing principles;
•communicate effectively with patients, their families, and colleagues, develop leadership skills, practice within legal and professional boundaries, and enhance abilities in information technology; and
•foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and respectful collaboration within the critical care setting to improve care standards and outcomes.