Master of Child and Family Health - Karitane
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This degree aims to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with theoretical knowledge and associated skills that prepare them to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families. Graduates will be able to apply advanced nursing practice, concepts and analysis and lead nursing practice to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families. This will involve among other things, design, implementation and evaluation of advanced clinical nursing care systems, analysis and synthesis of nursing concepts leading to a basis for advanced nursing practice and the facilitation of change. Opportunities will be provided for students to undertake in-depth study into aspects of child and family health relevant to their specific areas of practice.
Designed for
Registered nurses and midwives
Structure
120 credit points
Subjects
- Child and family health practice
- clinical practice
- healthy families and communities
- partnership in practice
- perinatal mental health
- evidence based health care
- cultural and social diversity in health care.
Standard entry requirements
- Registered Nurse or Midwife (currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Nursing and Midwifery)
- Or eligibility for same and Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) or 5 years full-time equivalent recent (within the last 10 years) professional working experience
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSU Online | Yes |
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Further information
Students enrolled in the course who have not completed Family Partnership Training through their employer will be required to complete the five day Family Partnership Training workshop on campus as part of their studies for the Partnership in Practice unit.
