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Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice)

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.

UniSC program code
SC505
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
1 year minimum part time, 2 years maximum part time
Study mode
on campus (blended)
Fee type 2013
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
4

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. 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.

Program structure

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 Study Plan 
Advanced courses (4)
Required courses (3) (delivered online)

NUR551 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
NUR552 Health, Society and Culture
NUR751 Disability: Culture, Community and Change

Plus select 1 elective course from (delivered online)

MGT701 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
MGT702 Research Foundations
NUR703 Health Law and Ethics
NUR704 Human Pathophysiology
NUR708 Nursing Practicum 2
NUR709 Health Alteration
NUR712 Drug Therapy
NUR713 Acute Health Alteration
NUR721 Nursing Practicum 3
PUB702 Challenges to Mental Health
PUB703 Nursing Practicum 4
PUB705 Caring for the Older Client
PUB707 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care