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Overview
What you will learn at MacEwan University - School of Continuing Education Critical Care Nursing or Emergency Nursing
The Critical Care Nursing Certificate of Achievement will help students develop the skills they need to deliver safe, competent and ethical care to critically ill patients. This certificate integrates theory and application of clinical judgment related to specific disorders common to critical care and addresses rare but life-threatening situations.
Students in this certificate program will discuss many diverse topics such as appropriate interventions and management, pathophysiology, pharmacological and technological interventions, relevant assessment findings and the prioritization of problems.
The Emergency Nursing Certificate of Achievement reviews the anatomic structure and physiologic function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurologic, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. Students will focus on the integration of theory and application of clinical knowledge related to specific disorders common to the emergency department.
Students in this program will examine pathology, relevant assessment findings, prioritization of problems, appropriate interventions and management of clients across the lifespan. The certificate program also includes an exploration of legal and ethical issues, as well as safety related implications for nursing practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing
- Emergency Nursing Specialty Concepts
- Critical Care Nursing Practice
- Nursing Professional Development
- Pediatric Emergencies
- Shock, Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
Deadlines:
- Fall – August 10
- Winter – December 2
- Spring – April 2
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing Health Sciences View 22 other Short Courses in Nursing in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for this program, you must be an LPN, RPN, RN or graduate nurse with a temporary permit. Internationally Educated Nurses with current registration in any jurisdiction are welcome to apply.
- Other healthcare professionals may be admitted with the consent of the department.
- We are passionate about student success and highly recommend that applicants have recent direct patient care experience in a medical/surgical acute care centre, or similar setting.
Tuition Fee
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International
1820 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 CAD for the full programme during 7 days. -
National
1820 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 CAD for the full programme during 7 days.
- Courses: $560 - $630
- Critical Care Certificate: $1820
- Emergency Certificate: $1820
- Dual Certificate: $3080
Living costs for Edmonton
1201 - 1992 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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