Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Specialisations: Orthopaedics Nursing

An orthopaedic nurse focuses on the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and associated traumatic conditions.

This course will enhance your current nursing knowledge and explores the impact of acute and chronic illness, differentiation of the range of musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with trauma and emphasises assessment and management strategies within both the adult and paediatric setting.

Students will examine the effect of acute and chronic sickness, differentiates the spectrum of musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with trauma, and emphasises evaluation and treatment options for both adults and children. This online course incorporates a range of learning styles into a virtual classroom, including case studies, multimedia, and discussion forums.

Orthopaedics nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:

• Inpatient units in hospital settings - Surgical, Orthopaedic departments
• Trauma centres
• Speciality hospitals
• Community centres
• Rehabilitation centres

• Application: Submit your online application by clicking "Apply Online" on the top right corner of the course page.
• Interview: If you meet IHM's eligibility criteria you'll be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant.
• Offer Letter: If you're successful with the interview you'll be offered a place for the course.
• Enrolment Fee: Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course.
• Confirmation of Admission: Once you've paid the enrollment fee, we'll send a confirmation of admission to you.