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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Specialisations: Paediatric Nursing

  • Graduate Certificate

This course equips general nurses with increased knowledge and abilities in the specialised area of paediatric nursing and prepare nurses to work in a range of paediatric nursing settings safely and professionally.Paediatric nurses meet the nursing care requirements of newborns,...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
26 weeks full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$8,000 total

About this course

This course equips general nurses with increased knowledge and abilities in the specialised area of paediatric nursing and prepare nurses to work in a range of paediatric nursing settings safely and professionally.

Paediatric nurses meet the nursing care requirements of newborns, children, and adolescents as they quickly move through physical, mental, and social phases of development.

The course will educate nurses about paediatric nursing and equip them to offer high-quality and safe nursing interventions. The curriculum puts a focus on critical thinking abilities necessary for practise in the field of paediatric nursing.

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

  • Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
    • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
  • Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
    • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

  • Paediatric Nurse

How to apply

  • 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.

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