Program handbook

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing is a one year, part-time (40 unit) degree. The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing has specialisations in Mental Health and Older Care.

The program is at AQF level 8 and in addition to providing industry with a clinically relevant program it will also provide an entry pathway for nurses in to AQF level 9.  

The target population for this program are those registered nurses who are 1 or 2 years post registration.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • demonstrated the capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to influence contemporary nursing practice and health services.
  • applied professional responsibilities in the core components of specialist practice including reflection, communication, education, counselling, research, evaluation, quality improvement, administration and management in a clinical context.
  • advanced skills in the ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively as an essential member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
  • applied a professional appreciation and valuing of cultural and intellectual diversity and ability to function in a multicultural and international environment.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 4:05 pm
Program code40023
AQF level

Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Mode of delivery
  • Online
Duration
  • Australian students - 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 1 year full-time.
Term typeSemesters and Trimesters
Fees
Relevant University rules and policies

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Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

40 units

Program duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.

Program requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing requires the successful completion of 40 units.

Students must complete the 10 units of core courses and 30 units of courses chosen from the Course List from one of two specialisations, Mental Health or Older Care.

Students must complete only courses that form part of this program.


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Transition arrangements

There will be no intake into this program in Semester 1, 2021.

NURS6021 Health Assessment and Applied Pathophysiology will not be available from 2021 onwards.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan for the year you commenced your degree.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
NURS6120Contemporary Nursing
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Specialisation

Older Care

Course List

Choose 30 units from the Older Care course list to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
NURS6070Mental Health of Older People
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6250Ageing and Health
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6650Infection Control
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6711Palliative Care Practice
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6301Chronic Disease and Injury Control
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.