Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03761A
The course is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians whom are working or would like to work in the diverse environment offering dermatological procedures. The course aims to provide nurses with an advanced knowledge of all aspects of dermatological nursing within a legal and ethical framework that reflects current best practice. To work within the specialty nurses require an advanced dermatological and pharmacological knowledge, and an appreciation of the psychological and emotional needs of the people they are treating. Students are provided with the opportunity to reflect on experience and critique dermatology practice in light of current literature and research. The course also aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to clinical leadership. This postgraduate course is unique to ACN and has been developed in collaboration with the Australian Dermatology Nurses Association (ADNA).
Structure
Students will need to complete 4 core units. One unit is studied per term.
Subjects
- Term 1 - CoreLeadership and Professional Practice (925), Tier 2
- Term 2 - CoreApplied Dermatological Anatomy and Physiology (308), Tier 3
- Term 3 - CoreFoundational Concepts of Dermatology Nursing (311), Tier 4
- Term 4 - CoreAdvanced Concepts of Dermatology Nursing (313), Tier 4
Standard entry requirements
- Hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse equivalent qualification
- Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- The equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
- Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery)
- Have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience
- Be currently employed in the clinical area of specialization
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $13,040 International: $13,040 | No |
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