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CRITICAL CARE PRACTICUM : Durham College, Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Post Secondary (PS) Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

Program Title

-

Course Level

Post Secondary (PS)

Abbreviated Course Title

CRITICAL CARE PRACTICUM

Course Subject Code

CCPR

Course Number

2502

Course Description

This 120-hour preceptored or mentored experience consists of ten 12-hour shifts that students will complete. The student will have the opportunity to apply essential skills required to care for patients in the adult critical care setting. Clinical competencies assessed will be based on the standards for Critical Care in Ontario, developed by the Ministry of Advanced Educations and Skills Development (MAESD).

Grading Mode

Pass/Fail

Experiential Learning

Yes - Field Placement

Laptop Course

No

Delivery Mode

In-Person

Co-op/Field Placement/Practicum Hours (Total)

120

Course Duration (Weeks)

14

Credit Value

3

Course Hours

120

Prerequisite and Corequisite Course(s)

n/a

PLAR Eligibility

Yes

PLAR: Select Applicable

Other (if other please specify), Portfolio

PLAR: Other

Documentation that supports 1950 hours (one year) in a level II or III Critical Care Unit within the last five years. Suitable candidates will require a letter of reference from their clinical educator/manager, indicating the level of competency and suitability for challenging the practicum course. Students must successfully complete Critical Care Simulation (CCSI 2501) before a PLAR can be granted for the Critical Care Practicum course.