Australian College of Nursing

Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing

Knowledge of family dynamics, social, cultural and environmental influences are required by child and family health clinicians to support the facilitation of quality parenting and to add to their understanding of child development and promote early intervention. This course aims to foster competent, independent and reflective practice to promote nursing leadership and best practice in the care of children 0 to 6 years and their families. Through the exploration and integration of theoretical knowledge to practice, child and family health clinicians are prepared for their partnership role with families, the community and multidisciplinary health service teams and other agencies. The course has a strong clinical focus and the compulsory professional experience placements will expand the nurses health assessment knowledge and skills applied to the care of children and their families.