Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
The Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing prepares registered nurses (with qualifications as midwives) for advanced practice in community child and family health nursing.You will develop the ability to critically analyse and apply principles of primary healthcare, to help you secure a rewarding role as a maternal and child health nurse.As a student in this in-demand field, you will be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries offered by the Health Department, designed to help increase the capacity of Victoria's world-class maternal and child health nursing workforce.
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must have:a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent
- A Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent
- Current AHPRA registration as both a Nurse (Division 1, General) and Midwife (General)
- Completed one of the following clinical experience pathways:Pathway 1: completed a minimum of 1 year (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered nurse and 1 year (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered midwife (2 years total)
- Pathway 2: completed a minimum of 1 year (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered nurse and a Graduate Year Program in Midwifery
- OrPathway 3: completed a minimum of 5 years (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered nurse or a minimum of 5 years (full-time equivalent) post-registration clinical experience as a registered midwife.ANDdemonstrated recent clinical experience, defined as a minimum of 1 year (full-time equivalent) employment within the last 5 years as a registered nurse OR a registered midwife.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bundoora | Domestic: $24,960 | No |
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