Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03761A
The course is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians whom are working or would like to work in the diverse environment offering dermatological procedures. The course aims to provide nurses with an advanced knowledge of all aspects of dermatological nursing within a legal and ethical framework that reflects current best practice. To work within the specialty nurses require an advanced dermatological and pharmacological knowledge, and an appreciation of the psychological and emotional needs of the people they are treating. Students are provided with the opportunity to reflect on experience and critique dermatology practice in light of current literature and research. The course also aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to clinical leadership.This postgraduate course is unique to ACN and has been developed in collaboration with the Australian Dermatology Nurses Association (ADNA).
Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing is a one year course, consisting of four 10-week terms.Students will need to complete 4 core units. One unit is studied per term.Approximate hours of study are 12 – 15 hours per week.*Foundational Concepts of Dermatology Nursing (311) and Advanced Concepts of Dermatology Nursing (313) require 40 hours clinical placement each.
Subjects
- Term 1 - CoreLeadership and Professional Practice (925), Tier 2Term 2 - CoreApplied Dermatological Anatomy and Physiology (308), Tier 3Term 3 - CoreFoundational Concepts of Dermatology Nursing (311)*, Tier 4Term 4 - CoreAdvanced Concepts of Dermatology Nursing (313)*, Tier 4
Standard entry requirements
-hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification-be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin-have a minimum of one year postgraduate experience-be currently employed as a registered nurse.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parramatta | Yes |
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