The University of Melbourne

Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency)

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Critical care nursing in an emergency environment requires specialized skills, knowledge and expertise to effectively assess, priortise and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated illness or injury. Delivered through a highly flexible, mixed delivery mode and work-integrated learning model, with an emphasis on learning through supervised clinical practice, the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency) will arm you with the skills and evidence-based knowledge needed to provide specialist care in high-pressure constantly changing emergency department environment.

Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency) is a 50 credit-point clinical coursework program designed to be undertaken part-time over 12 months, delivered in a mixed-mode and through work integrated learning in supervised clinical practice at your employing hospital.

Subjects

  • NURS90076 Applied Pathophysiology
  • NURS90122 Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
  • NURS90148 Emergency Nursing Practice
  • NURS90149 Emergency Nursing
  • NURS90159 Emergency Nursing Practice 1
  • NURS90160 Emergency Nursing Practice 2

Standard entry requirements

  • Have a Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing Science or equivalent entry-to practice nursing qualification, AND
  • Have documented evidence of clinical practice within the preceding five years of applying for the course, AND
  • Hold current unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency AND
  • Be nominated by their health service employer and be practicing in the specialty area of emergency nursing, working a minimum of 24 hours per week for the standard course duration in a clinical setting that will provide the relevant clinical experience to meet course learning outcomes

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville Domestic: $12,992
International: $12,992
No
  • Part-time : 1 year

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