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Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Nursing

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertPHCN

  • Course code

    1008103

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The role of the primary health care and general practice nurse is expanding and evolving. In line with current health reforms, nurses now occupy positions of advanced practice and leadership in primary care settings. 

Our Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Nursing is designed for busy registered nurses who want access to further professional development.

Through studies in primary health care practice and philosophy, managing chronic and complex health conditions, clinical reasoning and assessment, you gain skills and experience in the particular world of primary health care, consolidating their clinical and professional knowledge. In bringing you up-to-date with the latest clinical and professional initiatives, this course recognises, supports and broadens the important contribution that nurses make in our communities.

It's also a stepping stone to further postgraduate study, research, advanced practice nursing or to the role of Nurse Practitioner in primary health care.

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Course Learning Outcome

Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence

Apply knowledge and skills creatively in health and community related challenges

Demonstrate well developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in primary health care situations

Demonstrate an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in primary health care settings

Reflect on, assess and regulate their own learning and research capabilities and performance with personal autonomy and accountability

Locate, analyse, evaluate, manage and use information from a range of sources with an emphasis on evidence based primary health care

Communicate to demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts and to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences

Work in collaboration with others and in a team to achieve self-determined goals

Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and protocols

Demonstrate cultural competence in incorporating individual's cultural perspectives into health care provision

The course includes studies in primary health care practice and philosophy, managing chronic and complex health conditions, and gaining skills in clinical reasoning and assessment. 

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Study Period 2 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

 All applicants must:

  • have successfully completed a minimum three year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health, psychology or social science related discipline; and
  • be a Registered Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
     

Course requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Nursing a candidate shall successfully complete all units listed in the Schedule of Units.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
NRS81003 Primary Health Care Practices and Philosophy Introductory
NRS82002 Management of Chronic and Complex Health Conditions Intermediate
NRS82001 Clinical Reasoning and Assessment Skills Intermediate
NRS82003 Enhancing and Expanding Practice Intermediate