Graduate Diploma of 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 Victorias world-class maternal and child health nursing workforce. RMIT is at the forefront of nursing education and research. We are one of the oldest providers of nursing education in Australia with a history of industry partnership and strong graduate employability for over 40 years.
Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing consists of 96 credit points.
Subjects
- NURS1019 Child and Family Nursing in the Community
- NURS2202 Families in Contemporary Society
- NURS1023 Child and Family Health Assessment
- NURS2181 Child and Family Nutrition
- NURS2182 Foundational Parent-Infant Mental Health
- NURS2203 Clinical Practice: Maternal and Child Health 1
- NURS2183 Clinical Practice: Maternal and Child Health 2
- NURS1066 Context of Mental Health Nursing
- NURS2184 Complex Parent-Infant Mental Health
- NURS1042 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Partnerships
- PUBH1427 Indigenous Health
- NURS2118 Therapeutic Initiatives in Mental Health
- PUBH1080 Health Inquiry Critique
Standard entry requirements
- Australian bachelor degree in Nursing, or equivalent
- AND an Australian Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, or Bachelor of Midwifery, or equivalent
- AND current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both a Nurse (Division 1, General) and Midwife (General)
- AND 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)
- AND demonstrated 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.
Recognition
Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses.
Study pathways
Upon successful completion of this program, students may be eligible to proceed to a Master by Research.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bundoora | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Bundoora.
Available for Domestic Student. For more information about the tuition fee, please contact RMIT.
