Program summary

Program title: Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Advanced Practice)
Award abbreviation: PGCNurs(AdvPrac)
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus (blended)
Duration: 2 semesters. Program is only available part-time
Fee type 2011: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4 (equivalent to 48 units)
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SC540
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Professional development for Registered Nurses
• Choose a clinical specialty focus
• Gain leadership skills and enhance your practice

Enhance your nursing practice and job opportunities.

Designed specifically for registered nurses, this suite includes study in leadership to enable you to explore opportunities for practice development, and to extend your knowledge in relation to clinical governance, legal and ethical issues.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Advanced Practice) provides educational opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills in the area of physical, psych-social and mental health assessment, as well as explore your area of clinical expertise at an advanced level. This is a stand-alone program, but also forms the first four courses in both the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice and the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Emergency Care).

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice allows you to develop your capabilities in providing leadership in practice in the future. You can choose electives that enhance your practice and broaden your knowledge as it relates to health and nursing.

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Emergency Care) offers you the opportunity to add to your knowledge and skills, with studies in the challenging area of emergency nursing.

These advanced nursing programs are delivered in an internal/blended mode. Courses use a combination of online learning and on-campus intensive workshops. Assessment is tailored to meet your clinical learning needs and provides the opportunity to demonstrate advanced assessment skills.

Admission requirements

Students are required to be Registered Nurses, normally with an undergraduate degree in nursing or related discipline. Students choosing a clinical speciality focus will need to be employed in an appropriate clinical environment 0.4 EFT.

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

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1,2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements and notes

• Students are required to successfully complete all courses as listed below.
• Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Required course: (1)

Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from:

* Required for students continuing to the Master of Advanced Practice Nursing (Emergency Care).

TOTAL UNITS 48

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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