Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Specialisations: Gerontology Nursing
Recognize, evaluate, and use evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients in gerontology or geriatric specilaisation settings.
Course details
The world’s population is ageing, with older members of the community forming a growing proportion of the total population. In response, this course will expand your skills in chronic conditions, dementia and end-of-life care for complex ageing populations.
The course will enhance your practise in modern health settings by providing evidence-based, safe, ethical, and professional treatment that complies with regulatory criteria. Additionally, this course will assist you in developing leadership skills and researching the scientific, psychological, and social elements of ageing.
The course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in aged care settings under supervision while studying the course.
Selected University Details
The Institute of Health & Management, Australia (IHM) offers accredited postgraduate courses in health, management, research and nursing for both domestic and international students through campuses in Rosanna, Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne and also online. Founded in 2012 as the Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd, the Institute is accredited by the Australian government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). IHM is also registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). IHM’s advanced learning courses are meticulously developed on par with global standards and delivered by experienced faculty with a focus on excellence, both online and through campus-based programs. The blended delivery modes allow students to successfully balance their work and study schedules. IHM leverages new technologies and learning platforms to empower learners with specialist courses that will help them to develop and enhance their skills. IHM belongs to the Health Careers Group, a group of organizations headquartered in Australia and committed to building international careers and to creating solutions for quality education and employment. IHM brings you the EPIQRN program in collaboration with various leading institutes in Australia.
Institute of Health & Management
Australia
Duration : 26 weeks
Delivery mode : Online
Entry Criteria
- Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
- or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having a three years of work experience.
- Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
- Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence
Gerontology nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Acute and chronic units in hospital settings
- Community or residential facilities
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Senior centres
- Retirement communities and patients’ homes
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:
- Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
- or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having a three years of work experience.
- Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
- Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence
English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student Know more