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 Working With Children, Youth and Families
NUR552 Human Services Placement 2
NUR751 Community Development and Social Action

Plus select 1 elective course from: (delivered online)

MGT701 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
MGT702 Practice Nursing Contexts
NUR703 Principles of Practice Nursing
NUR704 Advanced Health Assessment
NUR708 Managing People
NUR709 Managing Organisations
NUR712 Health Promotion Principles
NUR713 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
NUR721 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
PUB112 Research in Health Care
PUB271 Midwifery in a Social Context
PUB252 Professional Internship
PUB351 Independent Study