OUR PROGRAM
This certificate program prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families. The combined theory and clinical courses encompass the level 1, 2 and 3 Critical Care Standards of Practice as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care. This program is offered on campus or online.
Structured clinical courses provide nurses with a safe learning environment to practice critical care knowledge, skills and judgement in critical care units across the greater metropolitan Toronto area.
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
See transferguide.georgebrown.ca.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- RN with a current licence to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- BCLS – HCP Level
- One year of medical/surgical nursing experience in Ontario
- Completed George Brown College pre-placement immunization passport, if independent student
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Pre-placement Health Form (For Independent Student only)
Students must meet all medical and legal requirements for this program outlined on the Pre-Placement Health Form. This may take up to four months. To see those requirements and to download your program health form visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement . Students who are unable to comply will be unable to complete their field placement and therefore unable to graduate. All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health form requirements are the responsibility of the student. For more information, please contact Suzette Martinuzzi, Pre-placement Coordinator at smartinu@georgebrown.ca or visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Level-HCP) Certification
All students must successfully complete the approved CPR Level-(HCP) course and it must be renewed every two years, before commencing the clinical lab courses. These requirements are a pre-requisite for entry into the clinical practicum.
Students will not be eligible to participate in the clinical area if they do not hold current CPR level-(HCP) certificate. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for and take the CPR course outside of regularly scheduled classes. You may register and take this course at any Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) approved First Aid Training  establishment available in your area. The CPR level-(HCP) certificate must be presented to the student’s assigned clinical professor on or before the first clinical practice day of each semester in order for the student to take part in clinical practice in the agency assigned. All costs, service fees and fines associated with this requirement are the responsibility of the student. For more information, please download and read carefully your program health form at www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement or contact Suzette Martinuzzi, Pre-placement Coordinator at smartinu@georgebrown.ca
YOUR CAREER
Graduates are prepared to work in medical-surgical, neuro-surgical, trauma, coronary and cardiovascular intensive care units. One hundred per cent of graduates are hired within six months of completing the certificate. Many hospitals have chosen our program (through sponsorship) to prepare their nurses for working in this dynamic specialty field. As a result of the current shortage of critical care nurses in Ontario, employment opportunities continue to expand.
COURSES
NURS4059 Critical Care Nursing: Theory (General)
NURS4042 Critical Care Nursing: Clinical (General)
NURS4043 Critical Care Nursing: Theory (Advanced)
NURS4044 Critical Care Nursing: Clinical (Advanced)
Note: Due to ongoing program improvements, courses are subject to change without notice.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the George Brown School of Nursing at 416-415-5000, Nezlin Allidina at ext. 2345 or Anisa Khan at ext. 2860.
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SCHOOL OF NURSING INFO SESSIONS
Register for a free information session for a chance to:
- talk to faculty in greater detail
- check out our Simulated Practice Centre
The School of Nursing hosts regular information sessions.
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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January 12, 2012
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