Netcare – Critical Care Nursing Programme
| Programme | Duration | Entry level qualification | NQF level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing | 12 months | RN | 7 | 143 |
| In-service Certificate Programme in Elementary Critical Care Nursing Science for Registered Nurses | 6 months | RN | – | – |
| In-service Certificate Programme in Elementary Critical Care Nursing Science for Enrolled Nurses | 6 months | EN | – | – |
Earn a respected position in the critical care environment by acquiring the specialist knowledge and skills required for the appropriate care of critically ill patients in the critical care environment.
Education content covers the following:
- Cardiology and cardio-thoracic surgery
- Pulmonology
- Neurology and neurosurgery
- Nephrology
- Gastro-intestinal medicine
- General surgery
- Endocrine and metabolic systems
- Immune and haematology systems
- Burns
- Trauma
- Infectious conditions
Students also acquire the skills required for comprehensive patient assessments and continuous monitoring of critically ill patients.