Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing at UNE?
This distance education 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.
Career Opportunities
This qualification can enhance career opportunities for registered nurses in acute care settings, such as critical care and operating theatre environments
Need assistance?
Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-time0.5 Years Full-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
Contact Us
So we know where to direct your enquiry, please tell us if you are a current or future student:
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertACNurs | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
| Commencing |
|
|||||||||
| Course Duration |
|
|||||||||
| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
|||||||||
| 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 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. |
|||||||||
| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC37) |
|||||||||
| Further Information | 
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing), a candidate shall pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 1.(b);
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 1.
2. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing), a candidate shall pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 2.(b);
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 2.
Group 1
HS 454; HSNS 441, 442, 443.
Group 2
HS 454; HSNS 444, 445, 446.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Specialisation Complete ONE of the following: |
24 cps | |
| Specialisation | cps | |
| Perioperative Nursing | 24 | |
| Trauma and Critical Care Nursing | 24 | |
| Total | 24 cps | |
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements of Rule 1 shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing).
Candidates who meet the course requirements of Rule 2 shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing).
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning outcome information is currently unavailable for this course. |
| Graduate Attributes | Graduate attribute information is currently unavailable for this course. |