Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Specialisations: Palliative Care Nursing
Students will develop confidence in their ability to use specialised information and skills acquired in a life span health care context.
Course details
Nurses spend the greatest period of time with patients at the end of their lives and are uniquely placed to shape and improve the delivery of palliative care services in countries around the world.
This course provides a systematic introduction to palliative care nursing concepts, emphasising the information and skills necessary to perform as a palliative care nurse in an average life health care context.
A distinguishing feature of this course is its emphasis on a person-centred approach to palliative care nursing, which will ensure the assurance and safety of caring for people with end-of-life conditions in acute care units, palliative care units, specialist haematology and oncology units, as well as aged care and community settings.
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
Palliative care nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing
- Palliative Care Registered Nurse
- Entry pathway to palliative care nursing setting ,managing patients with complex health needs
- Entry to find employment in Palliative Care Unit
- Finding roles in community setting providing palliative care
- Qualification gives you an opportunity to work as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Support Nurse (CSN), and with experience Associate Nurse Manager of a unit and Team leader role
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