this part-time bsc (hons) acute and critical care degree is suitable for registered nursing professionals working in icu, ccu, hdu, a&e, theatres, medical/surgical assessment units (mau/sau), pre-hospital care and general acute wards. an ageing population and increased expectations from the public will inevitably mean greater demands on acute and critical care units in the future. these units and the staff that provide care need to be fit for purpose and administer a high quality service. the acute and critical care course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to care and manage patients with complex conditions confidently.