Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
8 months part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertPHCN
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Course code
1008103
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
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 |
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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 |
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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.
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.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language 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 |
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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 |