Graduate Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice will focus on the prevention and management of patients with an acute or chronic wounds; patients with an ostomy (gastro-intestinal or genito-urinary diversion for feeding or drainage of effluent, or a tracheostomy for respiratory function), and patients with urinary or faecal incontinence. Students will have the opportunity to combine learning from the applied clinical sciences to the practice context. The course aims to take nurses who wish to specialise in the area to be competent in all aspects of wound, ostomy and continence practice.
Structure
Credit Points: 100
Subjects
- NURS5042 Foundations of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- NURS5044 WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 1
- NURS5043 Fundamentals of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- NURS5045 WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 2
Standard entry requirements
Specifically, applicants must hold a bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent AND have current registration as a comprehensive or general nurse in Division One with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Curtin Singapore sapplicants must hold a degree in nursing recognised by Curtin University AND have current registration as a registered nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board. Entry to this course is competitive and as such the course weighted average of your prior degree may be used to determine entry.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $13,302 | No |
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