Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing prepares you for a broad community approach to nursing children and families, particularly those in the prenatal to school-entry stage of their life cycle. Study community child health, including the nurturing care of mothers, children and families throughout the childbearing years. Explore the practice of nursing, midwifery research, Indigenous health, perinatal health and the care of families facing adversity. Graduate ready to apply an evidence-based approach to practice, communicate effectively, critically analyse and apply principles for optimal health outcomes. As part of the course, you'll undertake 324 hours of clinical practice in community-based maternal, child health and early childhood education settings. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing, students must complete 120 credit points as follows: 90 core credit-points 30 elective credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Community Child Health
- Complex Care in Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- First Nations Perinatal Health
- Maternal and Child Health Practice
- Nurturing Child and Family
- Research and Evidence in Midwifery
- Research Foundations
- Research in Nursing and Midwifery
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). Specialisation - compulsory: Both nursing and midwifery. Students must have secured access to placement in Maternal and Child Health service/s for the duration of their course, with written confirmation from that service provider. Applicants must also have at least 12 months recent experience in both Nursing and Midwifery (a total of two years). Applicants must hold current registration with AHPRA as both a Registered Nurse and a Midwife.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora).
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
Further information
Immunisations:- Where a health placement will be undertaken in a health care setting, you may be required to provide immunisation/vaccination and health screening records. This is to help protect you from contracting vaccine-preventable diseases and/or from transmitting infection to clients. It is also required to ensure that State and Territory legislative requirements and contractual obligations to health care facilities are met. Details on disciplines with mandatory document requirements are available on the Health placements webpage. Police Record Check:- Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see Victoria Police's National Police Record Check webpage. Working with Children Check:- Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information, see the Working with Children Check website. Other requirements:- As the course utilises the online environment including video streaming, students should have basic information technology skills and reliable internet access. Inherent requirements:- Child, Family and Community Nursing Inherent Requirements All applicants are required to be aware of the Inherent Requirements of this course. If you think you may experience challenges in meeting these requirements related to a disability, health condition or any other reason, you are invited to discuss your options with a Course Coordinator.
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