RPN Critical Care Course
Strengthen your critical care skills through flexible online learning and high-fidelity simulation.
Course Highlights
- 15 hours of self-paced online theory completed over five weeks
- One 3-hour in-person immersive experience focused on cardiovascular and hemodynamic management
- One 3-hour in-person high fidelity simulation focused on neurological care and acute neurological events
- Use of immersive simulation, standardized patients, and guided reflection to help learners apply knowledge in
realistic clinical scenarios - Content co-developed with hospital partners
Topics Covered
- Cardiac and hemodynamic management
- Respiratory assessment and intervention
- Neurological care and acute events
- Complex multisystem and critical care scenarios
- Case studies on shock, respiratory distress, and neurological events, along with embedded quizzes to reinforce key concepts
This course is designed for:
- Practicing RPNs interested in building skills and confidence in high-acuity patient care RPNs seeking additional experience with cardiovascular, hemodynamic, and neurological patient care
- Recent graduates looking to enhance clinical knowledge and upskill in complex care environment
- Upon successfully meeting course requirements, you will receive an Algonquin College Certificate of Completion.
For more information please email Bowman Wilker at wilkerb@algonquincollege.com
Register Now by June 12th, 2026 | Course Starts – June 15
Disclaimer: This course is not part of, nor affiliated with, Algonquin College’s CNO accredited programming and does not provide academic credit toward an accredited Algonquin College program.