Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing

• Boost your skills in chronic disease management and preventive health.
• Prepare for leadership roles in primary care, enhancing your career.
• Deepen your understanding of primary care policies and patient-centred care.

The Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing at the University of Melbourne offers a complete, evidence-based education in managing long-term health conditions and promoting wellness. This course is designed to sharpen your clinical skills and knowledge as a nurse, while also preparing you for leadership and more advanced roles in primary care.

You can complete this primary care nursing certificate in just six months full-time or 12 months part-time, and it's available completely online.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing for?

This certificate is specially designed for registered nurses currently working in primary care who have at least one year of clinical experience. It’s designed for those looking to advance their career and expand their scope of practice. Our students come from many different primary care settings, like, general practice clinics, community health services aged care facilities, correctional health environments, Aboriginal community health organisations, rural and remote health services, refugee health programs, and many more.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing?

Primary care nurses play a crucial role in managing chronic diseases and promoting preventive health, making a huge difference in people's lives every day. This role requires a broad range of skills and a deep understanding of patient needs within their community.

This fully online course will empower you to become highly skilled in primary care nursing. You'll learn to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care, setting you up for advanced clinical and leadership opportunities.

Scholarships

The Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program helps registered nurses and midwives who want to study postgraduate courses to work in primary care. This funding comes from the Australian Government and is managed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP). You can learn more about this scholarship to see if you're eligible.

The Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. The intended outcome of the Program is to improve the capacity and skills of the aged care workforce to better meet the needs of older people. Learn more and apply now.

If you're a student from a rural area, you might also qualify for the Health Workforce Scholarship Program in your state. To learn more and begin your application, please reach out to our Primary Care Nursing Course Coordinator, Tracy Murphy, at tracym@unimelb.edu.au.