Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
Develop the skills and expertise to provide advanced critical care – and take the next step in your career.
Save money on your course fees as an ARU graduate.
See if you're eligible for our Alumni Scholarship
Practising critical care at an advanced level is a challenging but rewarding role.
If you’re an ACCP trainee looking to develop your career, this part-time course is for you. Develop your clinical skills at work and learn alongside other healthcare professionals in university.
You'll explore current policies, laws and procedures; and strengthen your leadership and clinical decision-making skills. You’ll also learn how to use research evidence to support your clinical practice.
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Strengthen your leadership and clinical decision-making skills
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Study part-time while continuing to work
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Study a course that aligns with the national curriculum for ACCP
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Carry out research into an area of professional practice
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Get the knowledge and skills you need to work at a higher level of critical care.
As a graduate, you’ll also have the potential to take your career in other directions. These include healthcare leadership, research or education.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Explore key aspects of critical care and enhance your clinical and decision-making skills.
As a Masters student, you’ll learn more about assessing, managing and referring critically ill patients. You’ll also develop your understanding of the risks and benefits of patient transfer, and take a module in advanced non-medical prescribing.
Through clinical scenarios, you’ll develop your knowledge of pathophysiology and diagnostics.
Finally, you’ll complete a Major Project. This is a great opportunity to carry out research into an area of specific interest to you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Research Methodology
- Pathophysiology and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice
- Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment
- Into ARU
- Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing
- Critical Care Transfer
- Advanced Critical Care
- Major Project (60 credits)
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.