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Develop your advanced practice skills in acute care with fully online courses. Learn about advanced health assessment, how to manage complex and high acuity clients, and transform and lead in the healthcare industry.

The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing degree will equip registered nurses with the skills to build their pathway to research, clinical leadership or management in the clinical specialist area of acute care nursing. From 2019, graduates from the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing may apply for entry to the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice with the Acute Care Nursing specialisation.

Duration
1 year part-time
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree in Nursing and professional registration, or
  • Professional registration and relevant work experience
Delivery mode
Online
Start date More start dates may be available, see full degree listing for details.
Trimester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
Trimester 1 - 1 Mar 2021
Time commitment
10 hours a week per course
Fees
$9,750 2020 indicative annual fee
Student support
24/7 Library resources
24/7 IT support
24/7 Tutoring access
Assessments
Online Some courses may require attending a supervised exam. View the course listing for details.
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