Critical Care Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate (Flex Learning) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Program Description

The BCIT Critical Care Nursing Specialty is an exciting and dynamic program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to work in all levels of intensive care units (from community/rural to tertiary and quaternary), coronary care and cardiac surgery intensive care units, and post anesthetic care units. This program has a reputation for delivering educational excellence that supports effective clinical judgment. The Critical Care nursing faculty is known for their commitment to student learning progress. Our faculty gives you individual support and a high quality of learning to help you succeed. We prepare you to care for patients who are seriously ill and facing life-threatening problems due to trauma, illness or major surgery. Whether patients are injured or in failing health, part of this care is supporting patients’ families who are going through difficult and stressful times. It can be a demanding and challenging career, yet very rewarding. Our graduates have the passion and commitment to provide excellence in critical care nursing practice. Part-time, advanced certificate program that takes an average of 2.5 years to complete Distance and online learning gives you flexibility to learn at your own pace Two, full-time clinical experiences in an ICU/CCU unit. This program is for individuals who: Are existing registered nurses (RNs) who want critical care nursing certification, or to complete their specialty Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in critical care Are undergraduate nursing students currently completing an accredited BSN program seeking an elective (typically NSCC 7120 or NSCC 7150) to complete their BSN program Have six months or more (preferably one year) relevant work experience in an acute care setting Are able to make effective decisions while managing rapidly changing patient situations Are able to communicate well with their team, patients, and patients’ families. Online: This program is delivered fully online. Total Credits: 27.0

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