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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. Apply to the Canadian Nurses Association to write or renew your critical care certification.
The Critical Care Review content will be available by October 1, 2025 and you will have access for one year.
Course topics organized by systems to allow participants to customize their own learning plan.
- Course material is self-directed and self-paced, however, a study plan that allows you to complete the content by the end of one year is encouraged.
- All instruction and course material is 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.
- 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 systems (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Inflammation, Neurological, Gastrointestinal and Endocrine).
Video presentations: Video presentations cover the various topics within each module; note-taking guides are included for those who like to use them.
- 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.
- 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).
- Practice Guidelines/Links: Guidelines specific to topics covered are included for added reading if interested.
- Additional Links: Links to relevant sites are provided for additional learning if desired.
- Optional Live Class: One live on-line review will be provided for 9 months (October - June). Clinical scenarios and cases will be used to examine and apply content from the course and reinforce key concepts. A registration will be sent out to participants in advance to identify specific topics of interest and to confirm attendance. Live sessions will not be recorded and a minimum attendance is required to offer the session.
COURSE FEES
The registration fee for the entire course and access to all material 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 is open now. Material will be sent by October 1, 2025. Access will be granted for one year from the date of registration, however, access to optional live sessions will be offered 10 times over the 1 times tion s 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.
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