CL16 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Core Structure

Number of units: 2 Total credit points: 12

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing is a one year part-time course.

ALL students must undertake the following core units.

In addition, you must complete one of the available majors. You should plan your enrolment according to the core requirements of your chosen specialty.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS20170 Patient Deterioration in the Clinical Setting
NURS20169 Nursing and Clinical Governance

Generalist Major

Number of units: 2 Total credit points: 12

Students who meet the prerequisite requirements and choose to study the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Generalist) must complete the two core units and the following two units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS20171 Nursing and Professional Practice 1
NURS20172 Introduction to Developing Specialty Practice

Gerontology Major

Number of units: 2 Total credit points: 12

Students who meet the prerequisite requirements and choose to study the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Gerontology) must complete the two core units and the following two units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
DCHA20003 Supporting Older People with Cognitive and Sensory Changes
HAGE20001 Contemporary Approaches to Gerontological Care