Critical Care Nursing

This course is based on previous nursing courses (Health Assessment & Adult Health Nursing). It focuses on concepts of critical care by analyzing client’s problems so appropriate care could be delivered. Learners are expected to apply critical care concepts, nursing process and implement evidence-based care while integrating physiological, pathophysiological, psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural concepts and theories within critical care and emergency settings. Learners assist in the development of critical thinking and nursing judgment while caring for a wide variety of patients including those who require long-term care with an emphasis on patient teaching and discharge planning.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course introduces the principles and clinical importance of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) care for safe patient management. Learners gain understanding of the indications, proper handling techniques, and routine maintenance of central lines in clinical settings. The module emphasizes infection prevention practices to reduce the risk of CLABSI and other complications. Practical guidance on dressing, flushing, and monitoring ensures line safety and functionality. By the end, participants are able to confidently apply evidence-based CVC care to improve patient outcomes.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

Instructor: OM Nursing Academy
Provider:Youtube(@OMNursingAcademy)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of hemodynamic monitoring by its basic concepts and physiological principles to interpret monitoring parameters (such as CVP and arterial line values) in critically ill patients for normal and abnormal trends for clinical scenarios of hemodynamic instability for appropriate nursing interventions

Prerequisites

Learners should have completed foundational nursing courses, including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, and Pharmacology. They are also expected to demonstrate basic clinical competencies such as patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, infection control practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, ensuring readiness for advanced critical care learning.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is designed for nursing students or registered nurses who are entering or currently working in critical care or high-dependency settings. The learners typically possess foundational knowledge of basic nursing and clinical skills and are seeking to advance their competencies in managing critically ill patients. They will benefit from structured learning in advanced patient monitoring, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based interventions required in intensive care environments such as ICUs, emergency units, and specialized critical care units.

Course Outline

Module 1: Hemodynamic Monitoring

Fundamentals of Central Venous Catheterization

Central Venous Pressure (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

CVC Indications Aseptic Technique Dressing Change Flushing Skills Infection Control Complication Monitoring Patient Safety Evidence-Based Care

Course Information

Duration

Less than 1 Hour

Course Information

Category: Curated Courses
Language: Urdu
Type: Self-paced
Start Date: Apr 17, 2026

Difficulty Level

Intermidiate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Urdu

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