Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Nursing
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Cardiovascular diseases cause 27% of deaths in Australia.* As a registered nurse, Deakins Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Nursing will equip you with the analytical, practical, communication and leadership skills needed to perform a senior role in a multidisciplinary health team across a range of specialist cardiac settings. Study with one of Australias largest and most established nursing schools, ranked 20th in the world for nursing courses.^ Your learning will be informed by the latest trends in cardiac nursing practice and cutting-edge research, which is recognised as well above world standard.# Our strong industry connections mean you will be guided by experts in cardiac care nursing as you explore the current and emerging trends, concepts, knowledge and evidence that provides the policy and practice framework around cardiac nursing and interventional cardiology.
Structure
To complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Nursing, students must attain 8 credit points, comprising of 6 credit points of core (compulsory) units, plus 2 credit points of electives, of which 1 must be from the course electives, the remaining 1 one can be from any level 7 electives from anywhere in the university including stackable short courses (0.5cp microcredentials), subject to eligibility.
Subjects
- Academic Integrity Module
Standard entry requirements
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, and Registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with no conditions and restrictions and Applicants must provide evidence of employment in Australia working in a relevant specialist area with appropriate clinical supervision for the duration of the course. As the Specialisation pathways courses are offered collaboratively between the University and a range of partnership/ collaborating hospitals, student selection into the course is a joint process. Students must independently apply for and seek permanent employment within a collaborating hospital to support and provide a sound clinical learning environment for the clinical program requirements of the course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | International: $55,600 | No |
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