Critical care environments require specialized expertise that can only be delivered through well-designed, state-of-the-art, skills-based programs. With aging populations and increasing chronic disease prevalence across the MENA and GCC regions, ICU specialists are in unprecedented demand. AUB's Online Professional Diploma in Critical Care Nursing addresses this urgent need as the region's inaugural online critical care certification program.
This intensive 12-month program brings together experienced Critical Care practitioners and cutting-edge curriculum to deliver practical, immediately applicable skills. Through self-paced online modules enhanced by interactive expert sessions, you'll build the advanced competencies needed to thrive in high-acuity care settings.
This program is designed for:
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ICU Nurses: BSN-prepared RNs with 1+ years critical care experience
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Re-entering Professionals: Nurses returning to intensive care practice
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Clinical Teams: Healthcare facilities investing in staff development
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Aspiring Leaders: Professionals preparing for senior ICU roles
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Healthcare Professionals in acute care settings across MENA and GCC
Ready to elevate your critical care practice? This diploma is your pathway to specialized expertise.
Academic Structure:
Complete six intensive courses over 12 months, earning 12 total credits. Each course focuses on essential critical care competencies with immediate clinical application.
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Basics of Critical Care (2 cr.) | Foundational ICU principles, ethical frameworks, population-specific care | High |
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Cardiovascular Disorders Management (3 cr.) | Advanced cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, hemodynamic support | High |
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Acute Pulmonary Care (2 cr.) | Mechanical ventilation, respiratory crisis intervention, airway management | High |
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Neurological Emergency Care (2 cr.) | Stroke protocols, trauma response, neurological monitoring | High |
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Emergency and Trauma Response (2 cr.) | Critical triage, trauma systems, emergency interventions | High |
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Complex Critical Conditions (1 cr.) | Multi-system failures, specialized interventions, collaborative care | High |
Learning Outcomes:
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Build advanced pathophysiology understanding for critical conditions
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Apply evidence-based protocols in high-pressure situations
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Interpret complex monitoring data for early intervention
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Coordinate multidisciplinary care teams effectively
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Implement safety protocols that improve patient outcomes
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Advance toward leadership positions in critical care
Distinctive Advantages:
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Progressive Credentialing: Micro-badges awarded per completed course
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Schedule Flexibility: Self-directed learning with expert guidance sessions
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Practical Enhancement: Optional clinical immersion component (60 hours)
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Industry Expertise: Instruction by practicing critical care nursing specialists
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Academic Excellence: CCNE-accredited through AUB's Hariri School of Nursing
Entry Requirements:
To join this diploma program, candidates should:
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a recognized institution
- Have a minimum of one year of work experience in a critical care unit
- Meet AUB’s English proficiency requirements
- Lebanese applicants are required to submit a Good Standing letter issued by the Lebanese Order of Nurses (ONL).
- Palestinian applicants are required to submit a Good Standing letter issued by the Lebanese Order of Nurses (ONL).
Tuition & Fees:
With Flexible Installment Plans:
- Total program tuition: $4,800
- AUB Alumni? Benefit from a 15% tuition reduction
- Pay in full in advance and benefit from a 10% Early Bird offer
- Corporate tuition rates are also available
Payments can only be made in USD.
Online payments are accepted.
Transform Your Critical Care Impact Today
Join the ranks of critical care leaders who are transforming patient outcomes.
Diploma Director:
Dr. Angela Massouh, PhD, CNS, FESC, FHFA
Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Adult and Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Track at the Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut
For more information and to apply, please contact:
Ms. Hania Sinno, Program Recruiter
E: hs194@aub.edu.lb | T: +961 1 350 000 EXT: 5988