ESSENTIALS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING COURSE (ECCN) Virtual
Course Description
This comprehensive 24-hour online course (via Zoom) is designed to provide nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care nursing. The curriculum explores essential physiological concepts, laying the groundwork for understanding prevalent illnesses affecting cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic systems in adults, as well as common causes of pediatric hospitalizations. The program emphasizes critical thinking development through the integration of disease understanding, patient assessment, nursing interventions, and collaborative care strategies.
*days: Thursday, Friday & Monday
Course Schedule
- Day 1: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Day 2: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Day 3: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Nurses currently working or aspiring to work in critical care settings.
- Healthcare professionals interested in enhancing their critical care competency.
Course Topics
- Conceptual Foundation of Critical Care
- Cardiovascular Assessment & Common Disorders
- Neurologic Assessment & Common Disorders
- Respiratory Assessment & Common Disorders
- Common Pediatric Emergencies
- Shock and Shock Syndrome
- High-Alert Medication Calculations: Dosage, Concentration, and Flow
- EKG Tracing Interpretation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Course Platform
- Mode: Online via Zoom
- Duration: 24 hours (over three days)
Registration Fees (effective July 1, 2026)
- CCNAPI Members: PHP 1,800.00
- Non-Members: PHP 2,300.00
Inclusions:
- Pre- and post-course examinations
- Online handouts and interactive case-based activities
- E-certificate upon completion
- PRC-BON credit units (20 to 24 credit units)