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Welcome to the Critical Care Course at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
This 12 month course is aimed at those working within Critical Care in West Yorkshire and is delivered over two 30 credit modules. The programme focuses upon the underpinning pathophysiology and theory to promote a deeper understanding of critical illness and the role of the Critical Care Nurse in its management.
LTHT is one of 16 providers approved by NHE to deliver the critical care course and uses the National Critical Care Competencies to align theory and clinical practice.
This programme supplies a perfect mix of academic study and practical application in the clinical environment, which has benefits to both the practitioner’s professional development and the quality of patient care delivered.
The programme developed by the Greater Manchester Critical Care Skills Institute will be delivered by Leeds Teaching Hospitals in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University.
Established in September 2018, we have welcomed 2 cohorts of students onto the programme each year.
The course can be undertaken at Level 6 or, if the candidate meets the specified criteria, at Level 7 leading respectively to the Certificate in Professional Studies in Critical Care (Level 6) or Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care (Level 7).
In order to study at Level 7, staff must have a 1st degree or 2:1 degree or have studied at level 7 previously.
Entry Requirements
The following admissions criteria apply:
Students must:
Students must:
- Provide evidence of current Healthcare registration
- Have successfully completed a period of locally agreed preceptorship
- Be up to date with Mandatory Training
- Complete the pre-course competencies (Steps 1)
- Work a minimum number of clinical hours during the course of the programme (three short shifts or two long days per week)
- Have worked in their current clinical environment for a minimum of 12 months prior to accessing the course
- 40% of clinical practice hours should allow for contact with a mentor / supervisor over the duration of the course.
- Have approval from line manager and unit education team
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to study at the chosen academic level via the pre-course 500 word written exercise - further information can be found on the application form
Application process
Applications are accepted during a set time period. The application form will be available on this website. If the entry requirements are met, applicants will be invited to a group interview.
What to expect from the course
Pre-Course Study Skills
Where to find us
All taught days will take place at St James University Hospital in the Resuscitation Education Centre, 3rd Floor Chancellor Wing, Beckett Street, LS9 7TF
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There are a number of car parks available near to St. James’:
Gledhow Road Car Park; Thackray Musuem of Medicine; Bexley Wing Multistorey; Please note the price varies at each car park and that the users of these car parks do so at their own risk. |
Contact US
For general enquiries please email [email protected]