Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing

Australian College of Nursing

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03761A

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.

Designed for

Registered nurses

Structure

The course is conducted by online distance education including interactions in a virtual environment. Some subjects require mandatory Professional Experience Placements. Students complete 4 subjects in total.

Subjects

  • Nursing-child and family health, child development, infant feeding

Standard entry requirements

Registered with AHPRA, 1 year postgraduate experience, relevant employment or working towards a career in Child & family health

Study pathways

Credit transfer to Master Degree

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parramatta Domestic: $9,400
International: $9,400
Yes
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

Fee comments

Campuses: Parramatta.

This course offers both NSW Health Department sponsored (subject to funding availability) and fee-paying student positions.

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