Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Every year, 2.8 million hospitalisations in Australia result in surgical interventions.* Integral to these interventions are the perioperative nurses providing care and support in pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative environments. The advanced specialist skills required for this pivotal role in a multidisciplinary perioperative team are in high demand, in one of the strongest growth areas of the health sector.^ Deakins Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing prepares you to meet that demand. Ranked 20th in the world,# our School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of Australias largest and most established. You will be learning from the best with the Schools cutting-edge research recognised as well above world standard#. Our strong industry connections mean you will be guided by experts in critical care and perioperative nursing as you explore the current and emerging trends, concepts, knowledge and evidence that provides the policy and practice framework in which perioperative nursing takes place.
Structure
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing, students must attain 8 credit points, comprising of 6 core (compulsory) units and 2 credit points of electives, of which 1 must be from the course electives, the remaining can be from any level 7 elective from anywhere across 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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