ICU Training Programs
ICU Discovery Program: January 27 to July 31 2009
The ICU Discovery Program is designed for Division 1 Registered Nurses wishing to gain exposure to this exciting specialty area. The Program combines clinical exposure with theoretical learning over a 6 month period and commences with two weeks supernumerary time to allow for orientation and introduction to the ICU environment. In addition, there are 4 study days and a work book to facilitate theoretical learning. ICU Educators and senior staff are keen to assist you along your journey. The Program is likely to attract 12.5 point credit for the Post Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing at Melbourne University in 2009.
ICUDiscoveryProgramFlyer.pdf (124KB)
Discovery.ppt (1260KB)
ICU Bridging Program: Second Semester each year
The ICU Bridging Program assists those who either completed the ICU Discovery Program or those who have worked in the critical care area to develop more advanced critical care nursing skills. The Program also helps prepare participants for the challenge of post graduate study. Clinical hurdles, learning packages and 3 study days support learning and development over a 6 month period. The Program is likely to attract 25 point credit for the Post Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing at Melbourne University in 2009.
Post Graduate Diploma of Critical Care: next course commences February 2009
The Posg Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Nursing is run in conjunction with Melbourne University. The course can be taken over 12 or 18 months. Western Health offers significant financial support to students, linked to work contract post course completion.
ICU Nurse Refresher Program: October 20 to November 28, 2008
This program has been designed to support intensive care nurses who have not worked in this area for some time to regain their confidence and skills to enable them to return to this very exciting and rewarding specialty area. The program is offered as full time or part time and consists of 6 study days and a practical/competency day, worksheets and practical hurdles and supervised clinical practice. The program is open to Division 1 Registered Nurses who have current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria and who have a qualification in critical care or intensive care nursing. It is preferable that applicants have worked in the area of ICU within the previous 5 years.
ICUNurseRefresherProgramInfoandApplicationForm.pdf (67KB)
To find out more contact:
or phone 8345 6729.
