Postgraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing

Abbreviation:

GCertPractNurs

My University:

Nursing, Practice Nursing

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1150

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

This course is aimed at registered nurses working within general practice. It aims to inform the course participants of the sociological, economic and political aspects of general practice, as well as foster best practice principles in relation to clinical nursing practice within the general practice context.

This course has a strong emphasis on clinical skill development and decision-making within general practice. The development of this course has been in association with divisions of general practice and practice nurses both nationally and internationally.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse within Australia, preferably currently employed as a practice nurse. However, Registered Nurses who are not currently employed as a practice nurse may enrol upon advice from the Course Coordinator.

Course Requirements

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

Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit

GHMB938

Practice Nursing

Autumn or Spring

6

GHMB937

Context of General Practice

Autumn

6

GHMB950

Reflective Practice 1

Autumn

6

GHMB902

Effective Management in Health

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