Course summary
Imagine if you had the confidence to react more effectively in a critical care situation. Our course in Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care) aims to develop clinicians to undertake autonomous practice within critical care environments such as ITU or HEMS and will help you to feel confident in delivering the best possible patient care. Armed with up-to-date knowledge and skills you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for critically ill patients and those working within acute, emergency or critical care environments such as ambulance services, intensive care units and emergency departments. The course promotes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and aims to help you develop the skills to undertake autonomous practice. Core modules focus on clinical examination and diagnostic skills, critical care transfer, and independent and supplementary prescribing. The structure of the course will enable the non-medical clinicians to:
- Undertake a full systems examination (child and adult)
- Develop the knowledge and skills to clinically and critically interpret results of tests and investigations.
- Manage an episode of care autonomously
Assessment method
Assessment for each module can be seen by looking at the relevant module page but typically consists of written essays of 4,000 words each, a clinical portfolio and/or an Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER). The Professional Project is assessed by a 4,000-word project report and a poster presentation.
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** Applicants should: - Be in a clinical post at Band 6 or above in a trainee ACP post or similar - Have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Care Professionals Council or Royal Pharmaceutical Society - Hold a BSc degree at 2nd class level, or evidence of Level 7 study - Be 4 years post-qualification/ registration. Those without the academic qualifications will have a telephone interview with the course director for a special case request to be made. **English language requirements:** - Band A with specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing. Please check the University of Warwick website for most up-to-date information.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL