Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice)
Award abbreviation: GCNurs(GenPrac)
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus (blended)
Duration: 1 year minimum part-time, 2 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: SC505
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to practise competently within the general practice environment, and to contribute to the further development of the speciality.

The aim is to expand the skills and knowledge base of practice nurses and support the development of flexible, informed and evidence-based practices. The program is particularly designed to enable students to apply and adapt new knowledge and skills directly to their work environment.

To ensure accessibility and flexibility the program will be available online. Professional placement in a General Practice is included for students who are not employed as a practice nurse. Assessment is tailored to meet student learning needs.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be registered nurses, with a current licence to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Registration

For professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), graduates are required to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 or equivalent. Test results from relevant examinations will generally need to be obtained within two years prior to applying for registration. For current information about AHPRA registration go to http://www.ahpra.gov.au.

Enquiries

Program Coordinator
Associate Professor Margaret Barnes
Tel: +61 7 5459 4686
Email: mbarnes@usc.edu.au

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Program structure

Program requirements and notes

• Students are required to successfully complete all courses as listed below.
• Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
• When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan. 

Advanced courses (4)

3 required courses: (delivered online)

NUR551 News Rounds
NUR552 The Writer and the Law
NUR751 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality

Plus select 1 elective course from: (delivered online)

MGT701 Communication Campaign Planning
MGT702 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
NUR703 Online Journalism
NUR704 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
NUR708 Creative Advertising
NUR709 Advanced News Reporting
NUR712 Research into Journalism
NUR713 Graphic Design A
NUR721 Graphic Design B
PUB112 Graphic Design C
PUB271 Graphic Design D
PUB252 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project
PUB351 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio