Critical Care Nursing Boot Camp Course
Course Information
Course Code
CCNF100
Instruction Method
Hybrid Model:
- Online self study modules – approximately 60 hours of online work and study
- Online modules and all online assessments must be completed prior to attending the mandatory workshop
- In person 7 hour workshop – held at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
Fee
$899
Length
6 weeks online plus 1 day in person workshop
Instructor(s)
Klara Malkova, RN, MEd, CNCC(C)
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate how to organize at the beginning of a clinical shift
- Apply knowledge of A & P and pharmacology to summarize their patient’s admitting diagnosis and course of hospital care
- Interpret foundational cardiac rhythms, identify significance and select appropriate interventions
- Perform a focused physical assessment, recognizing normal and abnormal findings
- Formulate a care plan including nursing priorities for a high-acuity patient
- Synthesize relevant patient information to provide a nursing report
Evaluation Method
- Assessments at the end of each online module/subject area
- In person workshop facilitated by Critical Care RN where skills and critical thinking will be evaluated
Intended For
This course is designed to bridge entry-to-practice level nurses (RNs) into high acuity care settings. Nurses will be provided opportunities to expand their foundation of key skills that will support them towards success in working in a high acuity unit and preparation for critical care nursing training. Not suitable for RPNs.
Upcoming Dates:
Fall 2024
August 12 – September 20, 2024
- Workshop date: Friday, September 20, 2024, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, August 8, 2024
October 28 – December 6, 2024
- Workshop date: Friday, December 6, 2024, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Winter 2025
January 13 – February 21, 2025
- Workshop date: Friday, February 21, 2025, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Summer 2025
April 14 – May 23, 2025
- Workshop date: Friday, May 23, 2025, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, April 10, 2025
July 7 – August 15, 2025
- Workshop date: Friday, August 15, 2025, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, July 3, 2025
All workshop details will be provided (room locations, times etc.) prior to the scheduled workshop date. **Deferring the workshop to a later session of the course is not permitted – you must participate in the workshop in the same session you originally enrolled in.**
Disclaimer: Please note The Michener Institute of Education at UHN reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course or workshop due to low enrollment and or instructor availability.
Text Book
Location
Prerequisites
1. Valid Certificate of Competence to practice nursing in Ontario – RN
2. Legal ability to work in Canada
Topics Covered
The course consists of an online and workshop component. The online component will build a solid knowledge base and assess comprehension.
Online Areas of Focus:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Rhythm Interpretation
- Physical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
Workshop Component:
The 7-hour in person workshop will focus on bringing all knowledge and skills together within the context of building critical thinking skills.
Critical Care Nursing Boot Camp – CCNF100
Registration instructions:
- Select button “View Available Sections and Registration”
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- If you have a Self service account, sign in here. If you do not, then create an account.
- Select your course/section by clicking the “Add” button which will send the course to your cart.
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- Once payment has been processed, registration is complete.
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Proof of full vaccination (2 doses) for all learners is required for all onsite attendance at Michener. Fully online courses do not require proof of vaccination.
Instructions to upload proof of COVID vaccination to Self Service
