Graduate Certificate of Rural Nursing Practice
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Take the next step in your nursing career and equip yourself with the specialist skills required to support the unique health needs of patients living in rural locations. Developed by experienced rural nurses, our industry-focused program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to work confidentially in any rural healthcare setting. Gain the expertise to effectively assess, treat and manage all patients from paediatrics through to aged care. Extend your existing communication skills and learn how to problem solve and build a strong rapport with multidisciplinary teams. In this course you'll: Take your existing qualifications as a registered nurse and specialise in rural nursing practices. Learn from experienced rural nursing academics who are also practicing clinicians. Develop in-demand clinical skills and knowledge in urgent care, advanced life support, palliative care, rural aged care practice and remote emergency care.
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Must be registered as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current practising certificate.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Successful completion of a recognised entry level Registered Nursing degree (equivalent to an Australian Bachelors degree). It is expected that applicants will be working in the field of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bendigo | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Bendigo.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
