Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Abbreviation:

GCertNurs

My University:

Nursing

Duration:

6 months full-time or part-time equivalent*

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

Varies depending on the subjects chosen**

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong (Majors will require some travel to Sydney Hospital)

UOW Course Code:

1112

CRICOS Code:

065469C***

** International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.

*** Majors are only available on a part-time basis and so are not available to international students on student visas.

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is a short, focused course having both academic and industry relevance. It is designed to give students the flexibility to choose subjects that allow professional development to occur in tandem with academic rigour. Candidates may exit following completion of the required subjects, having acquired advanced knowledge in their chosen fields and having been prepared for advanced practice.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or a qualification to practice as a Registered Nurse or equivalent is required for entry.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table listed below.

The Graduate Certificate of Nursing may allow access to four majors in addition to the General Nursing program. These majors are taught in conjunction with Sydney Hospital and will require travel to Sydney for some of the specialised subjects.

Please consult the Postgraduate Coordinator for further advice prior to applying for a major.

General Nursing Program

Students complete 24 credit points from the table below, at least 12 credit points of which must be from the Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health subjects.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Subjects

GHMB939

Alcohol and Other Drug Studies

Autumn

6

GHMB955

Dementia Care Across Settings

Autumn

6

GHMB956

Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People

Autumn

6

GHMB902

Effective Management in Health

Autumn or Spring

6

GHMB925

Effective Leadership in Health

Spring

6

GHMB926

Coaching Skills for Healthcare Leaders

Autumn

6

GHMB950

Reflective Practice 1

Autumn or Spring

6

GHMB951

Reflective Practice 2

Autumn or Spring

6

GHMB923

Legal and Professional Issues

Spring

6

GHMB957

Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice

Spring

6

GHMB903

Scientific and Qualitative Development in Acute Care Nursing

Not available in 2013

6

GHMB906

Acute Care Nursing; Reflections on Practice

Not available in 2013

6

Health Sciences Subjects

SHS 933

Social Determinants of Health

Autumn

6

SHS 934

Health Promotion

Autumn

6

SHS 936

Public Health Nutrition

Autumn

6

SHS 931

Public Health Communication and Data Skills

Autumn or Spring

6

SHS 932

Epidemiology

Spring

6

Contact Information

For further information please contact your Course Advisor.

Other Information

Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/

Last reviewed: 18 February, 2014