Fundamentals of Critical Care

What you'll learn

This Fundamentals of Critical Care microcredential is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills in critical care nursing. You will be learn hands-on technical nursing skills needed for key procedures such as airway and cardiac monitoring, maintaining a central line, understanding the function of an A-line, monitoring neurological status, facilitating ventilator support, administering critical care medications and more. This microcredential was designed for existing Registered Nurses (R.N.s) seeking to move into a critical care role or who are, or have been, in such a position and are seeking to refresh their skills. This microcredential is also open to second-year nursing students who must submit a letter from their Nursing Director validating eligibility. Registered Nurses will be asked to provide proof of their license. Successful completion of this microcredential readies existing nurses to comfortably serve the critical care population and readies those new to the profession with essential, specialized skills.

A face to face microcredential from Rockland Community College (10 CEUs). Registration is completed with Rockland Community College.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician

Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.