Critical Care Concepts
 
 
Home About Courses Critical Care in Canada Links Contact
 

COURSE INFORMATION: CRITICAL CARE REVIEW COURSE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 TO MAY 31, 2025

Course material will be emailed by September 9, 2024

Course Flyer
Online Registration

Critical Care review courses are geared to nurses currently working in critical care. Course content will build upon the core competencies for the national certification examination (adult Certified Nurse in Critical Care Nursing [Canada]). Some basic ECG interpretation and experience with hemodynamic monitoring and invasive mechanical ventilation is recommended, however, nurses without prior experience are welcome to participate. The course is designed to facilitate self-paced learning. Participants can choose to access all or some of the content based on their own needs.

This review courses is suitable for nurses who are seeking a personal review, reviewing or expanding their critical care nursing knowledge, or preparing to write the national ceritifcation examination. For nurses who are already certified in critical care nursing, Continuing Learning activity hours will be provided that can be applied towards recertification.

The timeline for this course supports preparation for the Spring 2025 national examination writing date. If you are seeking a review in time for the November 2024 examination, please email Brenda Morgan (critcareconcepts@rogers.com) to discuss possible options. Apply to the Canadian Nurses Association to write or renew your critical care certification.

The Critical Care Review course beginning September 9, 2024 will include:

  • Course topics organized into 9 Modules geared to completion by May 31, 2024.
  • Course material is self-directed and self-paced, however, a study plan that aligns with the recommended time-frames for module completion is encouraged. The course can also be completed at a faster pace if desired.
  • All instruction and course material will be developed and provided by Brenda Morgan.
  • Course material is accessed through a password protected website, and includes video presentations, handouts, self-assessment quizzes and links to additional references and resources.
  • All other videos and course materials will be accessible to participants until July 31, 2024.
  • Participants will have access to the instructor by email and can arrange for individual telephone or ZOOM support by request.
  • Continuing Learning activity hours will be provided at the end of the course.
  • Payment is by eTransfer (preferred) or cheque only. Contact critcareconcepts@rogers.com if cheque payment is desired.

Content for this course has been divided into 9 self-directed modules. Several topics are covered in each module and are self-directed access. Course material includes:

  1. Video presentations: Video presentations cover the various topics within each module; note-taking guides are included for those who like to use them.
  2. Handouts: Handouts are discussion papers/overviews that review content also included in the videos. These are available to complement or reinforce information presented in the videos.
  3. Self-assessment tools: These are short practice quizzes/questions that participants can use to assess their own knowledge of content covered in each module (before or after using the video).
  4. Practice Guidelines/Links: Guidelines specific to topics covered are included for added reading if interested.
  5. Additional Links: Links to relevant sites are provided for additional learning if desired.
  6. Optional Live Class: Four one hour live on-line review options will be offered by ZOOM during each of the 9 modules. Clinical scenarios and cases will be used to examine and apply content from the previous module and reinforce key concepts. Each class will include different content and will be presented only once. ZOOM sessions provide an opportunity for live discussion. The ZOOM classes will not be recorded, but a recorded synopsis of the content will be posted after the live class.

COURSE FEES

The registration fee for the entire course and access to all material until July 31, 2025 is:

Regular Fee: $282.50 ($250.00 plus $32.50 HST)

A discounted rate is available for new and existing members of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN).  Membership provides access to CACCN’s online examination study guide. To qualify for the discount, you must login to the CACCN membership only section to obtain the discount code or provide your CACCN members with Expiration Date. Join CACCN.  

CACCN Member Fee:  $259.90 ($230.00 plus $29.90 HST)

Cancellation policy
There is a 20% cancellation fee if email notification is provided before registration material has been sent. There is no refund after the registration material has been distributed. Courses are non-transferable. All course material and access to the live presentation is restricted to registered participants only.

All live ZOOM classes are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (Toronto/New York). A schedule of the live sessions will be provided with the course material.

Registration Deadline
Registration by September 9, 2024 is recommended to align participation with the live review classes. However, course registrations will be accepted beyond this date. Please note that material will only be accessible until July 31, 2025, regardless of the date of registration.

**For individuals wishing to complete the course in time for the November 2024 CNCC(C) examination, please contact Brenda Morgan directly at critcareconcepts@rogers.com to discuss options for a faster timeline.

Course Flyer
Online Registration

 

 

Courses for Nurses without Critical Care Experience or Future Courses (Not currently Scheduled)
Cardiorespiratory Review (Nursing Review Part 1) Introduction to ECG

This course includes 18 hours of review of cardiorespiratory anatomy and pathophysiology. Common cardiovasulcar and respiratory disorders and the acute management of cardiorespiratory emergencies are covered. Basic ECG interpretation is an asset but is not a prerequisite to this course. This course is geared to nurses working in acute or community settings who are seeking a general system review. This course can be taken before or after the Nursing Review Part 2 course.

This course is not currently available. Contact critcareconcepts@rogers.com if you there is interest for this course in your area.

This course is offered over 2 - full day classes and provides and introduction to basic rhythm interpretation and recognition of common arrhythmias.

This course is not currently available. Contact critcareconcepts@rogers.com if you there is interest for this course in your area.

Nursing Review Part 2  

This course includes 18 hours of review of the neurological assessment, sepsis and the renal, GI and endocrine systems. This course is geared to nurses working in acute and community settings who are seeking a general review. This course covers additional topis not covered during the Cardiorespiratory Review. The Cardiorespiratory Review and Nursing Review Part 2 can be taken in any sequence.

 

 

 Critical-Care-Concepts_sm


info@criticalcareconcepts.ca
London, Ontario

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           
           
           
           
Home About Courses Critical Care
Nursing in Canada
Link Contact