Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertACNurs |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Overview | This course provides the opportunity for Registered Nurses to undertake postgraduate studies that specifically focus on the perioperative, emergency, intensive care, and coronary care nursing environments. As well as the nursing roles relevant to these technical and complex acute care settings, the course addresses an understanding of management issues and practices in these areas. It also provides core foundation units which will provide an opportunity for articulation into the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing and the Master of Nursing. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must be currently employed as a Registered Nurse; and (a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing; or (b) hold a three year diploma relevant to the award; or (c) have at least one year's professional experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC37) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be currently employed as a Registered Nurse, and
(a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing; or
(b) hold a three year diploma relevant to the award; or
(c) have at least one year’s professional experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing), a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and .
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 1.
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing), a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and .
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 2.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be two years as a part-time candidate.
4. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
HS 454, HSNS 441, 442, 443.
Group 2
HS 454, HSNS 444, 445, 446.