RMIT University

Graduate Diploma of Child and Family Health Nursing

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00122A

The Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing prepares registered nurses (with qualifications as midwives) for advanced practice in community child and family health nursing.You will develop the ability to critically analyse and apply principles of primary healthcare, to help you secure a rewarding role as a maternal and child health nurse.As a student in this in-demand field, you will be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries offered by the Health Department, designed to help increase the capacity of Victoria's world-class maternal and child health nursing workforce.RMIT is at the forefront of nursing education and research. We are one of the oldest providers of nursing education in Australia with a history of industry partnership and strong graduate employability for over 40 years.

Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing consists of 96 credit points.

Standard entry requirements

  • Australian bachelor degree in Nursing, or equivalent
  • AND an Australian Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, or Bachelor of Midwifery, or equivalent
  • AND current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both a Nurse (Division 1, General) and Midwife (General)
  • AND completed a minimum of 1 year (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered nurse and 1 year (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered midwife (2 years total)
  • AND demonstrated recent clinical experience, defined as a minimum of 1 year (full-time equivalent) employment within the last 5 years as a registered nurse OR a registered midwife.

Recognition

Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses.

Study pathways

Upon successful completion of this program, students may be eligible to proceed to a Master by Research.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Bundoora Domestic: $24,000
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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