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 2023
August 14 – September 22, 2023
- Workshop date: Friday, September 22, 2023, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, August 10, 2023
October 30, 2023 – December 8, 2023
- Workshop date: Friday, December 8, 2023, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Winter 2024
January 22 – March 1, 2024
- Workshop date: Friday, March 1, 2024, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, January 18, 2024
March 4 – April 12, 2024
- Workshop date: Friday, April 12, 2024, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Summer 2024
April 15 – May 24, 2024
- Workshop date: Friday, May 24, 2024, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, April 11, 2024
July 8 – August 16, 2024
- Workshop date: Friday, August 16, 2024, 8am-4pm
- Register by: Thursday, July 4, 2024
All workshop details will be provided (room locations, times etc.) prior to the scheduled workshop date.
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
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
Registration instructions:
- Select button “View Available Sections and Registration”
- This page contains 3 boxes. Click on the “Sign In” box
- 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.
- To move on to payment, click the blue “Register” button.
- Once payment has been processed, registration is complete.
