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Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00099F

The course has been designed to provide registered nurses with the skills and knowledge to practice safely and competently in a variety of paediatric nursing settings. Through creative and innovative teaching and learning experiences students develop expertise in caring for children and their families affected by acute and chronic illness and disability. This course develops and extends students' critical thinking, knowledge of paediatric nursing practice, management and accountability across a range of healthcare settings. Furthermore, this course is also an effective means to achieve the professional attributes of a paediatric nurse, maintain professional standards and engage in lifelong learning. Graduates are well equipped to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and are able to appraise and develop their own practice and contribute to the professional development of others.

Structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising four specified nursing subjects. There are structured, work-based learning opportunities for students who are employees of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network (Randwick and Westmead campuses). These students may undertake a Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with these organisations. This is at no cost to participants. Students who successfully complete a CAP are awarded exemption from subject Specialty Clinical Practice. If students change their sub-major they may need to redo a CAP related to the new sub-major or do the subject Specialty Practice. The course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis. Subjects are offered via on-campus study days and online learning. Part-time study is usually undertaken at a rate of two subjects a session. The normal attendance per subject is three to four full days spread over the session.

Subjects

  • Paediatric nursing

Standard entry requirements

  • UTS recognised bachelor degree, or equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. Applicants must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but do have recent relevant work experience and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study may also be considered eligible. Applicants must have concurrent employment in, or access to, the clinical area of study and one year of post-registration clinical experience. The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
  • Or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
  • Or AE5: Pass
  • Or PTE: 58-64
  • Or CAE: 176-184.

Further information

This course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing and the Master of Advanced Nursing. This course offers a mid-year intake for local students. This course is not offered to international students.

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