- Level
- Short Course
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Mode
- Blended
- Subject
- Medicine
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
This Postgraduate Certificate prepares nurses to care for patients recovering from cardiac surgical interventions within intensive care environments. It develops advanced knowledge of cardiac physiology, post-operative management, pharmacology and the complex investigative and supportive therapies used following cardiac surgery. Students enhance their clinical reasoning, leadership and decision-making skills while exploring legal, ethical and professional considerations, alongside communication and teamwork within the multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team. It is ideal for nurses working in cardiac surgery intensive care who want to strengthen specialist critical care competence.
Start dates
23 Sep 2026
Campus
- Belfast, United Kingdom
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