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Course overview
Overview
Learn from the latest evidence and best practice guidelines to provide high quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families.
The Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing delivers theoretical content through a combination of online study and a supervised clinical practice subject at their employing hospital.
Course aims
This course is designed to promote an understanding of the theoretical aspects of paediatric nursing to support safe practice in the caring of paediatric patients.
Be guided to put theory into practice
This course is designed to be undertaken part time, to suit the needs of currently practising Registered Nurses. As part of our work-integrated learning (WIL) model, you will undertake online study and face-to-face classes, as well as receive guided supervision at your employing hospital. This model is designed to maximise your learning, clinically and theoretically, and enable you to confidently apply your knowledge to practice.
International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.