Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Education

What is this course about?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Education aims to enhance the professional development of registered nurses who have recognised a need to gain further knowledge and skills in the discipline of education.

The nurse as educator is well recognised by the profession as an essential role pertaining to all nurses.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Education develops this role and relates it to all settings where nurses teach. It is therefore applicable to patient teaching, nursing education, clinical education, continuing and in-service health professional education as well as community health education.

Articulation

After successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, students who would like to continue on to the Master of Nursing degree can apply for full credit in these subjects, which is equivalent to one third of the Master award.

Residential school

There are no residential schools in this course. The course can be studied entirely from home through distance education.

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

1 year

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points (four subjects).

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

1 year

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

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