Learn from the latest evidence and best practice guidelines to provide high quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families.

The Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing is a 50 credit-point course, delivered in a blended model of online and work integrated learning. The course provides students with a sound understanding of the theoretical knowledge and scientific advances that underpin the management of paediatric patients requiring specialist critical care. During the course students will apply paediatric and critical care nursing knowledge in clinical practice, demonstrating their competence in caring for patients with complex care requirements.

With clinical support from a health service employer, students will gain the knowledge and clinical skills required to understand core concepts relating to acute illnesses, diseases, and trauma in paediatric critical care services. They will also develop skills in the critical analysis of evidence to inform nursing care and management of patients and their families.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Be guided to put theory into practice

This course is designed to be undertaken part time, to suit the needs of currently practising Registered Nurses. As part of our work-integrated learning (WIL) model, you will undertake online study and face-to-face classes, as well as receive guided supervision at your employing hospital. This model is designed to maximise your learning, clinically and theoretically, and enable you to confidently apply your knowledge to practice.

Related pathway courses

Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Critical Care