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1 Postgraduate Studies 2016 Graduate Certificate courses and single units of study

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3 Contents ACN contacts 6 ACN corporate partners 6 ACN education 7 Course information 8 Enrolments 12 Important dates 14 Clinical Placement Information 17 Graduate Certificate courses 25 Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing. 27 Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing.. 30 Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing.. 32 Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing. 34 Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing. 37 Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing.. 40 Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol. 43 Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. 45 Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Nursing. 47 Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Care. 49 Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice.. 52 Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing. 55 Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies. 57 Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. 60 Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing.. 63 Postgraduate unit of study descriptors. 65 Addiction nursing 66 Anaesthetic nursing 66 Applied neonatal physiology 67 Assessing and managing adult pain.. 68 Assessment of growth and development. 69 Assessment of the older person 70 Audiometry nursing 71 Blood and marrow transplantation. 71 Breast cancers 72 Breast cancer treatments 72 Cardiac nursing 73 Chemotherapy and other systemic treatments in cancer care. 73 Child and adolescent mental health nursing clinical assessment. 74 < 3 >

4 Child development in the family context. 75 Chronic and complex care 76 Clinical issues in audiometry nursing. 76 Clinical issues in care of the older person.. 77 Clinical practice in orthopaedic nursing. 78 Communication applied strategies for health care professionals. 79 Complex care drug and alcohol. 80 Continence management 81 Continuum of care in breast cancer nursing.. 82 Day surgery and day procedure principles and practice. 82 Dementia care 83 Developing nursing practice 83 Drug and alcohol nursing practice. 84 Emergency nursing 84 Family and child health 85 Financial management in the health care system. 86 Foundational perspectives of women s health. 86 Haematology nursing 87 Healthy ageing 88 Human resource management in the health care setting. 88 Infant and child nutrition and feeding. 89 Intensive care nursing 90 Introduction to leadership and management. 90 Instrument/circulating nurse 91 Medical imaging nursing 92 Men s health 92 Neonatal special care 93 Nursing assessment and management of patients with bone disease 94 Nursing assessment and management of patients with inflammatory joint conditions 94 Nursing in the perinatal environment. 95 Nursing the high-risk newborn 96 Paediatric emergency nursing 97 Paediatric intensive care 97 Paediatric pain assessment and management. 98 Post-anaesthetic recovery unit nursing.. 99 Practice and philosophy of perioperative nursing. 100 Practice nursing 101 Primary health nursing 102 Principles of acute care nursing 103 < 4 >

5 Principles of acute paediatric nursing. 103 Principles of critical care nursing 104 Principles of infection control 104 Principles of orthopaedic nursing 105 Principles of perioperative management Principles of renal nursing 106 Principles of renal replacement therapy. 106 Principles of stoma care 107 Professional issues in aged care nursing. 107 Professional issues in orthopaedic nursing Professional issues in paediatric nursing. 108 Professional issues in stomal therapy. 109 Professional practice in acute care nursing Professional practice in cancer nursing. 110 Professional practice in child and family health nursing. 111 Professional practice in critical care nursing. 111 Professional practice in musculoskeletal and rheumatology nursing. 112 Professional practice in neonatal nursing. 112 Public and primary health drug and alcohol Quality 113 Respiratory nursing 114 Stress response and health breakdown. 114 Symptom management in advanced disease states Therapeutic nursing of people with musculoskeletal and rheumatology conditions 116 Wound management 117 Notes 118 < 5 >

6 ACN contacts Course information and enrolment Library Membership t: t: t: freecall: (charges may apply) f: freecall: (charges may apply) f: e: f: e: e: ACN corporate partners With thanks to the support of our corporate partners Corporate partner Insurance partner All information in this handbook is correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change without notice Australian College of Nursing Published by Australian College of Nursing 1 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600 t: canberra@acn.edu.au ABN < 6 >

7 ACN education Graduate Certificate courses and single units of study Our GC courses prepare nurses for a rewarding career in the health and community services sector. We offer coursework programs that are academically challenging and professionally relevant, in an environment that encourages independent learning and interaction amongst peers, supported by tutors and nurse educators. The courses provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes directly suited to working in specialist areas of health care and are designed to meet contemporary industry needs. GC qualifications awarded by ACN are of an equivalent standard to qualifications at other Australian higher education institutions, including universities. ACN s courses may be recognised by universities, enabling advanced standing towards higher degrees, under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Students have the option of undertaking a single unit of study from our GC courses. Continuing Professional Development program ACN offers an extensive range of short courses that attract continuing professional development (CPD) hours. The CPD calendar and handbook are published twice a year in January and June, and are available at To request s updating you on upcoming CPD courses contact customerservices@acn.edu.au Registered Training Organisation courses Other courses offered by ACN include nationally-accredited training courses, such as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and courses for enrolled nurses. Further information on these courses is available at or by contacting customerservices@acn.edu.au < 7 >

8 Course information Graduate certificate courses and postgraduate units of study ACN is a Higher Education Provider, registered and accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) Australia s independent national regulator of the higher education sector. All of our Graduate Certificate (GC) courses and Postgraduate (PG) units of study are available online allowing students the flexibility to study while balancing work and family life. All students are fully supported by education staff and tutors who are committed to facilitating the learning experience as well as our specialist library staff will provide you with electronic access to books, journals, database searches, interlibrary loans and much more. Our courses prepare nurses for a rewarding career in the health and community services sector. Designed to meet contemporary industry needs, the courses provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes directly suited to working in specialist areas of health care. We offer programs that are academically challenging and professionally relevant in an environment that encourages independent learning and interaction amongst peers, in an environment of individual student support from tutors and nurse educators. Graduate Certificate qualifications awarded by ACN are of an equivalent standard to a qualification at other Australian higher education institutions, including universities. ACN s courses may be recognised by universities, enabling advanced standing towards higher degrees, under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Course information ACN offers a flexible learning environment, with all of our GC courses and PG units of study being delivered online with some units of study encompassing clinical placement experience. ACN s online learning platform is CNnect and can be accessed through the ACN website via the Current students link under Education or directly at cnnect.acn.edu.au Postgraduate units of study Postgraduate (PG) units of study are supported by learning guides, resources, and relevant, often work related assessment. Students have the option of undertaking an individual from our GC courses. This is useful for people who wish to develop in-depth knowledge in a specific speciality area, or those who want to sample a GC unit of study prior to enrolling in a full GC course. Structure of courses The GC courses are professional development programs for nurses currently employed in the health care sector. They are designed to be undertaken part-time. In order to graduate, students must successfully complete all the requirements for the course. The courses are usually structured around a number of core (compulsory), specialty and elective units of study. Each GC course contain four units of study, each worth < 8 >

9 six credit points (total of 24 credit points). Usual part time progression means students study one unit of study per 10 week term. Students wishing to vary this study pattern need to do so in accordance with the Student Management Policy. Training and assessment Nationally Recognised Training courses Our RTO delivers nationally-accredited training courses including the Advanced Diploma of Nursing for enrolled nurses, and the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment that has been contextualised for people working in the health care environment. Training and assessment Professional development courses Our professional development courses provide opportunities for RNs to expand their individual scope of practice with courses such as Immunisation for RNs and NSW midwives, and the RN Principles of emergency care (RN PEC). ENs can complete the EN Principles of emergency care (EN PEC) course, and will be able to articulate this course into the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (pre-requisites apply). Training and assessment EPIQ & RTR courses ACN provides a Return to Register program (RTR) for Australian nurses returning to practice and an Entry Program for Internationally Qualified nurses (EPIQ) referred by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The RTR/EPIQ program is accredited with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Course duration Normal course duration is conducted over four 10-week terms; one unit of study per term. A unit of study comprises 150 hours over one term. Workload It is recommended that students study hours per week. The actual amount of time will be determined by individual learning needs and the sequence of assessment items. Course sequence Courses are designed to build and develop students skills and knowledge. As the student progresses through the course they are encouraged to think more widely and more critically. All students at this level are required to demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice and basic research principles. Students are responsible to check their enrolment is correct regarding the sequence of units of study, prerequisites and corequisites as required for their specific GC. Student resources ACN requires its students to have a current address and access to a computer and the Internet. ACN provides a range of computer and Internet access options, including a computer lab, informal learning spaces and meeting rooms. < 9 >

10 Recommended minimum system requirements PC Mac 1GB RAM 6GB HDD 500MHz Processor 1280 X 1024 resolution display preferred (notebooks may operate on other resolutions) Windows Vista or later operating system CD/DVD drive Speakers (either inbuilt or external) and microphone (preferably external) Internet Explorer 10 or Firefox or Chrome Ability to save file in Microsoft Office format Internet connection required, 512 kbit/s or better Personal address (not work ) 1GB RAM 6GB HDD Intel based processor 1280 X 1024 display OSX 10.5.x or later CD/DVD drive Speakers (either inbuilt or external) and microphone (preferably external) Safari or Firefox or Chrome Ability to save file in Microsoft Office format Internet connection required, 512 kbit/s or better Personal address (not work ) Workshop/units of study/course cancellation ACN reserves the right to cancel a course if there are insufficient enrolments. A full refund will be made of all fees paid. A decision to cancel will be made ten working days prior to commencement. Advanced standing/ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Applications for advanced standing/rpl and credit transfer must be made in writing on application to the course and must include supporting documentation. Advanced standing/rpl and credit transfer cannot be sought for more than 50% of a GC course. Students who have been granted advanced standing for ACN units of study leading to an exemption from one (six credit points), will not be charged for the units of study. Transcripts Students receive their Academic Transcript free of charge on completion of all the requirements of their course. There is a charge for the issue of a replacement ACN testamur and award certificates. Contact customer Services for details. Library fines Fines imposed by the Library will result in the imposition of sanctions and may halt your progression within a course. These sanctions remain until such time as proof is received that the debt has been paid. If a sanction is imposed, a student is: > > Not permitted to receive a result in any course or units of study completed > > Not permitted to enrol, re-enrol or vary enrolment in any course or units of study completed > > Not permitted to graduate from any course or receive a transcript or testamur. < 10 >

11 ACN policies and guidelines The policies and guidelines of ACN have been written to provide guidance on the responsibilities of students to their studies. Students should read and be familiar with the policies and guidelines, especially the Student Management Policy, which can be found on our website at Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN s general eligibility criteria. Eligibility criteria General eligibility criteria All applicants seeking admission are required to: > > Hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification. > > Be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin > > Have a minimum of one year postgraduate experience > > Be currently employed in an appropriate clinical setting *For some PG units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis. International applicants International applicants will need to provide evidence of proficiency in English. Enrolment in, or successful completion of, a course at ACN does not entitle students to practice nursing in Australia. Students wishing to practice nursing in Australia must seek registration and/or assessment for eligibility to register through the NMBA. < 11 >

12 Enrolments Enrolments for GC courses and PG units of study are made through customer Services. Application forms can be obtained online at How to apply 1. Seek course advice If you would like advice on which course you should attend or whether you meet the selection criteria for a particular course, please refer to the course descriptions in this handbook or contact the Course Coordinator or Customer Services at ACN on Freecall (charges may apply) or Submit an application form Available on the website at Forward the completed form to ACN before the closing date (where vacancies exist, late enrolments may also be considered). 3. Await confirmation of enrolment letter Following the closing date for a course, the Course Coordinator will review enrolments. Successful applicants will be sent a confirmation of enrolment letter detailing any outstanding payment, dates, and course requirements. 4. Accept your position Your position must be accepted in writing. Students are required to return the signed and completed Acceptance of Position form to confirm their place (sent with confirmation of enrolment letter). Students wishing to withdraw or defer after submitting an acceptance of position MUST notify ACN in writing and before the census date. Deferred enrolment Students who have requested a deferral are sent a letter confirming detailing the dates and units of study that they have deferred into. Please be advised that NSW Ministry of Health (MOH)-supported students are generally unable to defer. Re-enroling in courses and PG units of study will incur a recommencement fee and will occur only after the student to complete section of the confirmation of deferral letter has been returned. Enrolment in units of study Following admission, students are required to identify the units of study that will constitute their enrolment. Please refer to the course outlines in this handbook Correct enrolment is the responsibility of the student. Additions and deletions can be made to an enrolment by contacting the Customer Services before the Census Date. Failure to notify ACN of withdrawal from a unit of study before the Census Date can result in units of study failure and incurs financial liability. < 12 >

13 Students should be aware that it is their responsibility to notify Customer Services to ensure that: > > Their personal details, address, postal address and contact telephone numbers are correct, and that ACN is informed of any changes as they occur > > Their enrolment details are correct > > Their units of study enrolment is consistent with the completion rules of the course. Further information is available from Customer Services. NSW Ministry of Health-supported places Nurses employed by the NSW MOH who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for GC courses that are supported by NSW MOH. These positions are not available for those on 457 visas. How to apply 1. Seek course advice Please refer to the course descriptions in this handbook or contact the Course Coordinator or Student Services at ACN on Freecall (charges may apply) 2. Complete the NSW MOH application Available from your nursing administration or on the website at Both you and your Nurse Unit Manager must complete the relevant sections and forward the application form to your Director of Nursing and Midwifery, by the advertised closing date. Priorities will be assigned to applicants by the Local Health District/Network, based on Local Health District/Network needs. 3. Submit an application form The completed application will be forwarded to ACN by the Local Health District/Network before the closing date (where vacancies exist, late enrolments may also be considered). 4. Student selection A panel compromising ACN and NSW MOH representatives will convene in November and June of each year to determine student selection for NSW MOH-supported courses. Selection is made according to the priorities and workforce needs of Local Health Districts/ Networks (provided the applicant meets the course admission criteria). 5. Await confirmation of selection letter Following student selection, successful applicants will be sent a Confirmation of Selection Letter, detailing requirements for accepting the offer. Directors of Nursing and Midwifery at the Local Health Districts/Networks are advised in writing of the outcomes within one week of the selection process occurring. 6. Accept your position Your position must be accepted in writing. Students are required to return the signed and completed Acceptance of Position form to confirm their place (sent with confirmation of selection letter). Please note: NSW MOH-supported students generally cannot defer. < 13 >

14 Important dates ACN is required to set a Census Date for each course it offers. The Census Date is: > > The date students become financially liable for any units of study in which they are enrolled > > The final day students can withdraw from a unit of study without financial liability (minus an administrative fee) and academic penalty > > The final day ACN is allowed to accept upfront payments for fee paying students. For more detailed information on semester dates see the appropriate GC course page on the website at < 14 >

15 9 October 2015 Closing date for enrolments* for NSW MOH-supported applicants 18 December 2015 Closing date for enrolments for all other Graduate Certificate applicants 25 January 2016 TERM 1 COMMENCES 5 February 2016 Census Date 1 25 March 2016 Closing date for Postgraduate unit of study only applicants Closing date for new enrolments* for NSW MOH-supported applicants 1 April 2016 TERM 1 ENDS 18 April 2016 TERM 2 COMMENCES 29 April 2016 Census Date 2. 4 June 2016 Closing date for new enrolments for all other July commencing Graduate Certificate 24 June 2016 TERM 2 ENDS 11 July 2016 TERM 3 COMMENCES (July commencing courses) 22 July 2016 Census Date 3 23 August 2016 Closing date for Postgraduate unit of study only applicants 16 September 2016 TERM 3 ENDS 3 October 2016 TERM 4 COMMENCES 14 October 2016 CENSUS DATE TERM 4 14 Oct 2016 Closing date for enrolments* for NSW MOH-supported applicants 9 December 2016 TERM 4 ENDS 16 December 2016 Closing date for enrolments for all other Graduate Certificate applicants 23 January 2017 TERM COMMENCES < 15 >

16 How to pay Payment details can be submitted on a Course Application Form via Visa and MasterCard or by sending a cheque or money order. Students are reminded that fees are payable in advance. Students supported through scholarship or alternative arrangements must submit these details on application. Refund policy Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the Refund Policy at Withdrawal from a course or units of study Notification of a student s intention to withdraw either before or after the commencement of a course/units of study must be made in writing. Withdrawal by telephone or by implication is not acceptable under any circumstances. Withdrawals prior to Census Date are units of study to a non-refundable administrative fee as outlined in the fee schedule. If withdrawal occurs after Census Date there is no refund. See the Student Management Policy and the Refund Policy at Recommencement fees A recommencement fee is charged when a student has been granted deferral and is wanting to re-enrol. This fee covers the administration involved with re-enroling, contracting a tutor and marker and the ongoing support required for students. Re-enrolment to a course will only occur once the recommencement fee is paid. Students supported by way of scholarship or NSW MOH are also liable for this fee. Collection of unpaid fees Students with outstanding fees who have received notification of the amount owing will be referred to the appropriate debt recovery agency for recovery action. Please note that students will be liable for recovery costs incurred. < 16 >

17 Clinical Placement Information ACN will organise, coordinate and arrange all clinical placements, Clinical Placement Officer at the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and that person organizes, coordinates and arranges all placements. Clinical placements take significant time to arrange and due to health facility requirements must be organised by ACN. This means that no student is to approach facility to negotiate or arrange their Clinical Placements. ACN will make every effort to secure you a clinical placement as close as possible to the home or work address that you have provided us. Where it is not possible to arrange a suitable placement ACN will liaise with you to arrange a suitable alternative. Clinical placements occur during a Monday Friday working week. Shift times vary and are facility dependent, you will be advised of these details. Please ensure you keep your contact details current as these are the details we use to arrange your placement and contact you. If we are unable to contact you then you risk missing important information and being unable to meet your course requirements. Staff Name Position Units of study Contact Details Louise Wong Clinical Placement Officer Child development in the family context (018) Clinical issues in audiometry nursing (242) Continence management (045) Family and child health (040) Principles of stoma care (044) clinicalplacement@acn.edu.au (02) Clinical Placement Contact N.B. The Clinical Placement Officer is not part of the academic staff and therefore if you have questions about your assessments or course content please ask your tutor or the course co-ordinator. Clinical Placement Requirements Each Australian state and territory has it s own clinical placement documentation requirements. Please ensure you upload the specific documents required by the state/territory in which your clinical placement is located. Failure to do so by the due date will result in your clinical placement being cancelled and you risk withdrawal from the units of study. Any costs associated with clinical placement including obtaining the correct documentation, uniform and travel costs are your responsibility. < 17 >

18 Below is the all the information and links required for you to be Clinical Placement Compliant. Please take time to review the requirements of the state in which your placement is located and apply for the necessary paperwork promptly as it may take up to 6 weeks to receive. When applying for your police check please ensure you include your married name, maiden name and any other alias as appropriate. Clinical Placement Uniform > > Black or navy trousers/pants/skirt (skirt must be knee length and allow for movement) > > White short sleeved collared shirt > > Black or navy closed in shoes with covered heel, heel no higher than 3cm. Crocs and/or clogs are not acceptable < 18 >

19 State Requirements State National Police Check, Criminal History Screening and Working with Children check (must be less than 3 years old) Health Screening / vaccination Requirement Other requirements New South Wales National Police Certificate issued through a State/Territory Police service, OR; * Australian Federal Police Check, OR; * NSW Health Clinical Placement Authority Card, or conditional letter issued by NSW Health Working with children check www. kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au working-with-children/ working-with-childrencheck/volunteers-andstudents Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified infection diseases Evidence of immunisations and serology for the following: o Hepatitis B, o Measles, Mumps and Rubella, o Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and chest x-ray), o Varicella, o Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. NSW Health Code of Conduct Agreement form completed and signed Clinical Placement information disclosure ACN student card You may find these videos helpful in explaining the NSW health requirements. ictn/greater-metro-ictn/ student-verification1 ACT National Police Certificate issued through a State/Territory Police service, OR; Australian Federal Police Check Evidence of immunisations and serology for the following: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and chest x-ray) Varicella, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. ACN student card < 19 >

20 Victoria National Police Certificate issued through a State/Territory Police service, OR; Australian Federal Police Check Evidence of immunisations and serology for the following: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Influenza, Poliomyelitis, Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and chest x-ray), Varicella, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. Working with Children Check ACN student card Queensland National Police Certificate issued through a State/Territory Police service, OR; Australian Federal Police Check Evidence of immunisations and serology for the following: Hepatitis B, Measles,Mumps and Rubella, Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and chest x-ray), Varicella, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis.* Student Orientation Checklist and Student Deed Poll ACN student card < 20 >

21 Western Australia National Police Evidence of Working with Certificate issued through immunisations and Children Check a State/Territory Police serology for the following: ACN student card service, OR; Hepatitis B, Australian Federal Measles, Mumps Police Check and Rubella, Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and chest x-ray), Varicella, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis.* Northern Territory National Police Certificate issued through a State/Territory Police service, OR; Australian Federal Police Check Evidence of Working with immunisations and Children Check serology for the following: ACN student card Polio, Diphtheria/Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Measles/Mumps & Rubella, Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza (annually), Hepatitis A*, Tuberculosis* < 21 >

22 South Australia Aged care checks Evidence of ACN student card and child related immunisations and employment screening serology for the following: from DCSI. Polio, sa.gov.au/services/ Diphtheria/Tetanus, screening/the-screening- Hepatitis B, and-assessment-process Measles/Mumps & Rubella, Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis C, Influenza (annually), Hepatitis A*, Tuberculosis Tasmania National Police Certificate issued through a State/Territory Police service, OR; Australian Federal Police Check Evidence of immunisations and serology for the following: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and chest x-ray), Varicella, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. ACN student card < 22 >

23 > > All students, attending clinical placement in New South Wales public facilities and residing in New South Wales metropolitan location, need to present their original National Police Certificate/ Australian Federal Police Check to corresponding ClinConnect coordinator in person for compliance, no later than 21days prior to placements commence. For further information, please contact Clinical Placement Unit. > > Bulk compliance checks by a Clinconnect Co-ordinator may be available at ACN Sydney Office. Check with the Clinical Placement Co-ordinator > > Hepatitis A screening and vaccination is necessary for student health care workers who will be living or making frequent visits to remote Indigenous communities in SA, NT, WA & QLD and all medical students. It is also recommended for students in childcare and preschool settings and carers of people with intellectual disabilities. > > Students who have lived in a Hepatitis B endemic country for at least 3 month are required to have serology that includes hepatitis B surface antigen prior to vaccination < 23 >

24 Graduate Certificate courses < 24 >

25 Graduate Certificate courses All GC course information and units of study descriptors can be found on the website at Graduate Certificate Acute Care Nursing Aged Care Nursing Breast Cancer Nursing Cancer Nursing Child and Family Health Nursing Critical Care Nursing Drug and Alcohol Nursing Leadership and Management Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Nursing Neonatal Care Nursing Practice Orthopaedic nursing Paediatric Nursing Studies Perioperative Nursing Stomal Therapy Nursing Semester available Medical stream/surgical stream (January and July) Renal stream (July only ) January only July only January and July January and July Cardiac stream (January and July) Emergency stream (January and July) Intensive care stream (January and July) July only January and July July only Intensive care stream (January only) Special care stream (January only) July only January Only General stream (January and July) Emergency stream (January and July) Intensive care stream (January only) January and July July only < 25 >

26 Clinician Fact Sheet: Acute Stroke The goal of the Acute Stroke Clinical Care Standard is to improve the early assessment and management of patients with stroke to increase their chance of surviving the stroke, to maximise their recovery and to reduce their risk of another stroke. Clinicians and health services can use this Clinical Care Standard to support the delivery of high quality care. UNDER THIS CLINICAL CARE STANDARD A person with suspected stroke is immediately assessed at first contact using a validated stroke screening tool, such as the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arm, Speech and Time) test. FACE: Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? ARMS: Can they lift both arms? SPEECH: Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? TIME: Time is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. A patient with ischaemic stroke for whom reperfusion treatment is clinically appropriate, and after brain imaging excludes haemorrhage, is offered a reperfusion treatment in accordance with the settings and time frames recommended in the Clinical guidelines for stroke management. A patient with stroke is offered treatment in a stroke unit as defined in the Acute stroke services framework. A patient s rehabilitation needs and goals are assessed by staff trained in rehabilitation within hours of admission to the stroke unit. Rehabilitation is started as soon as possible, depending on the patient s clinical condition and their preferences. A patient with stroke, while in hospital, starts treatment and education to reduce their risk of another stroke. A carer of a patient with stroke is given practical training and support to enable them to provide care, support and assistance to a patient with stroke. Before a patient with stroke leaves the hospital, they are involved in the development of an individualised care plan that describes the ongoing care that the patient will require after they leave hospital. The plan includes rehabilitation goals, lifestyle modifications and medicines needed to manage risk factors, any equipment they need, follow-up appointments, and contact details for ongoing support services available in the community. This plan is provided to the patient before they leave hospital, and to their general practitioner or ongoing clinical provider within 48 hours of discharge. More information on the Clinical Care Standards program is available from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care website at Acute Stroke Clinical Care Standard Clinician Fact Sheet, June 2015.

27 Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing Award Course code Mode of delivery Course duration Course dates GradCertAcuteCareNurs Online Course overview Four x 10 week s January intake 25 January 2016 to 9 December 2016 Medical surgical stream only July intake 11 July 2016 to 24 June 2017 The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is designed to enhance the skills of nurses across a broad number of disciplines. This course provides registered nurses with the knowledge and skills as a specialist in acute care nursing practice. The content is directed to participants current roles, directions and career aspirations and equips participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to deal confidently with the diverse nature of health care and the multifactorial nature of illness and illness prevention. The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing offers two specialist streams: Medical/Surgical Nursing The focus of learning in this medical/surgical (generalist) stream is the nursing management of adults admitted to health care facilities with acute episodic medical-surgical conditions. Students analyse and apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills to clinical case scenarios based on commonly encountered medicalsurgical problems. The units of study provide students with an opportunity to extend their ability to undertake increasingly complex nursing activities in a range of medical and surgical care settings. Students study three core units of study and select one elective units of study. Renal Nursing (July commencing only) This stream offers opportunities for the registered nurse to enhance their knowledge and clinical expertise to the level required in a specialised renal environment. The course focuses on adults experiencing alterations in renal function and provides a comprehensive theoretical platform with a strong clinical focus. It encompasses a problem solving approach to the management of patients in all stages of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. There is particular focus on systematic renal assessment, pre-dialysis preparation, renal replacement therapies, and contemporary trends in renal nursing. Students select the four core units of study. < 27 >

28 Learning outcomes At successful completion of the course students should be able to: > > Demonstrate provision of competent interpersonal and clinical care to patients through the acquisition, application and communication of specialist knowledge and skills which reflect professional and ethico-legal integrity > > Identify, appraise and apply research evidence to inform nursing practice and develop professional responsibility and accountability commensurate with the specialist role > > Critically evaluate available knowledge in relation to complex situations to guide the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care > > Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in provision of effective therapeutic relationships and continuity of care within the context of acute care nursing practice > > Consider strategies when caring for a culturally and linguistically diverse population and reflect on the health care team s ability to meet the nursing and communication needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people > > Create an effective clinical learning environment through demonstrating mentorship and the propagation of specialised knowledge and technical skill > > Demonstrate leadership through participation in policy development, service provision and quality improvement within the specialist context Graduate outcomes Graduates of this course will: > > Enhance their professional, social and ethical understanding in a specialist area of practice > > Extend their general theoretical preparation in nursing knowledge and research to apply skills in clinical decision making and prioritisation in the acute care nursing environment > > Provide leadership and exert a positive influence on the health of the community and workplace > > Reflect on learning experiences, including an analysis of their own learning needs and outcomes to develop lifelong learning in the context of specialist nursing practice < 28 >

29 Eligibility Renal Nursing Stream applicants must be currently employed in or have a minimum of 12 months experience in a haemodialysis setting. Units of study Medical/Surgical Stream Code Unit of Study Medical Surgical Individual fee 277 Stress response and health breakdown C T1(2016) T3 (2016) $ Principles of acute care nursing C T2 (2016) T4 (2016) $ Assessing and managing adult pain E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Assessment of the older person E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Communication applied strategies for E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $1975 health care professionals 235 Day surgery and day procedure principles and practice E T3(2016) $ Medical imaging nursing E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Principles of infection control E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Principles of renal nursing E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Respiratory nursing E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Symptom management in advanced disease E states T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Wound management E T3 (2016) T1 (2017) $ Professional practice in acute care nursing C T4 (2016) T2 (2017) $1975 C = Core E = Elective Renal stream Code Type Individual fee 277 Stress response and health breakdown C T3 (2016) $ Principles of renal nursing C T4 (2016) $ Principles of renal replacement therapy C T1 ( 2017) $ Professional practice in acute care nursing C T2 (2017) $1975 C = Core < 29 >

30 Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing Award Course code Mode of delivery Course duration Course dates GradCertAgedCareNurs Online Course overview Four x 10 week s January intake 25 January 2016 to 9 December 2016 The Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing studies the complex needs of the older person being cared for within diverse health care environments. The aim of this course is to strengthen and develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of nurses caring for the older adult. The course provides an advanced grounding in methods of research, in addition to developing the theoretical and practical aspects of management, clinical practice and education in aged care nursing. The single units of study in this course draw upon the student s nursing experience in aged care and combine this experience with theory, current research and best practice guidelines to enhance the student s specialist knowledge and skills, critical thinking and analysis abilities and clinical decision-making within aged care environments. Learning outcomes At successful completion of the course students should be able to: > > Integrate specialist knowledge, assessment skills and information to support an improved standard of client care > > Develop enhanced clinical decision making skills using multiple modes of enquiry and collaborative approaches > > Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with aged care clients, families, professional colleagues and stakeholders > > Demonstrate professional leadership and educational skills > > Critically analyse literature and develop evidence based nursing practice in aged care > > Promote the professional aged care nurse s role within the multi-disciplinary team > > Advocate for clients within all aged care environments < 30 >

31 Graduate outcomes This course is designed to provide graduates with critical, analytical and integrative thinking skills to extend their problem solving and clinical decision making abilities. Graduates of this course will: > > Develop skills in locating, appraising and integrating information from research and nursing practice, providing them with a foundation for evidence-based nursing > > Extend their knowledge, skills and attitudes within their context of practice by adopting lifelong learning and reflective practice philosophies > > Enhance their professional, social and ethical understanding of contemporary aged care nursing practice Units of study Code Type TERMS FOR COMPLETION IN 12 MONTHS Individual fee 054 Assessment of the older person C T1 (2016) $ Clinical issues in care of the older person C T2 (2016) $ * Continence management E T3 (2016) $ Healthy ageing E T3 (2016) $ Assessing and managing adult pain E T3 (2016) $ Wound management E T3 (2016) $ Dementia care E T3 (2016) $ Principles of infection control E T3 (2016) $ Professional issues in aged care nursing C T4 (2016) $2275 C = Core E = Elective 045 Professional experience placement 40hrs < 31 >

32 Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing Award Course code Mode of delivery Course duration Course dates GradCertBreastCancerNurs Online Four x 10 week s July intake 11 July 2016 to 22 June 2017 Scholarships are made available by the McGrath Foundation to study this course Course overview This course is designed to provide graduates with the principles of breast cancer nursing in order to improve their knowledge and skills for the provision and coordination of evidenced based breast cancer care. The aim is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of clinical practice development for the improvement of patient outcomes. The course aligns with the Specialist Breast Nurse Competency Standards and associated educational requirements (NBCC 2005) and the National educational framework for cancer nurses (EdCaN 2009). It responds to industry requirements by preparing graduates for specialist breast cancer nursing roles within the wide scope of breast cancer care. Through critical analysis and reflection students are given the opportunity to evaluate their clinical and educational requirements to promote professional development for Specialist Breast Cancer Nursing care and lifelong learning. The course also supports development in clinical leadership roles such as clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse consultants or breast cancer nurse coordinators. The course focus includes the continuum of breast cancer care, evidence based practice, future trends and the impact of breast cancer on individuals, their families and communities. Learning outcomes This course is designed to develop an understanding of breast cancer nursing with a strong clinical focus. It enables students to: > > Demonstrate specialist knowledge that informs evidence based breast cancer nursing practice for the provision and coordination of patient care > > Develop specialist clinical practice and advance their clinical decision making skills for the assessment and management of patients with breast cancer > > Engage in and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients, their significant others and other members of the multidisciplinary care team < 32 >

33 > > Develop professional and educational leadership skills to provide support for other clinicians and provide an overall contribution to the multi-disciplinary breast cancer care team > > Critically analyse current literature and nursing practice to provide evidence based contemporary care for patients diagnosed with breast cancer > > Examine their ability to reflect on personal and professional values and attitudes in relation to the care of patients with breast cancer and their families and carers Graduate outcomes Graduates from this course will be recognised as having specialist knowledge relevant to breast cancer. Graduates of this course will: > > Contribute to the community of breast cancer nursing at a specialist level > > Provide professional and ethical understanding in practice development > > Demonstrate critical analysis and reflection to become lifelong learners in the specialty of breast cancer nursing. Units of study Code Type TERMS FOR COMPLETION IN 12 MONTHS Individual fee 112 Breast cancers C T3 (2016) $ Breast cancer treatments C T4 (2016) $ Symptom management in advanced disease states E T1 (2017) $ Communication applied strategies for health care professionals E T1 (2017) $ Chemotherapy and other systemic treatments in cancer care E T1 (2017) $ Assessing and managing adult pain E T1 (2017) $ Continuum of care in breast cancer nursing C T2 (2017) $2275 C = Core E = Elective < 33 >

34 Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing Award Course code Mode of delivery Course duration Course dates GradCertCancerNurs Online Course overview Four x 10 week s January intake July intake 25 Jan 2016 to 9 December July 2016 to 22 June 2017 This course is designed to provide graduates with the principles of cancer nursing to improve knowledge and skills for the provision and coordination of evidenced based cancer care. The aim is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of clinical practice development for the improvement of patient outcomes. The course aligns with the National Educational Framework for Cancer Nurses (EdCaN) and responds to industry requirements for flexible multifaceted practitioners who are able to practice in various cancer environments as well as preparing graduates for specialist cancer nursing roles within the wide scope of cancer nursing. Students engage in the planning, development and evaluation of their own clinical and educational requirements to promote lifelong learning through critical analysis and reflection of their student experiences. Graduates can use their extended knowledge in clinical specialties to develop their career pathway and can go on to seek employment in various specialist cancer nursing areas and leadership roles such as clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse consultants or cancer nurse coordinators. The focus is on evidence based practice for the prevention, diagnosis, pathology and treatments of cancer. The continuum of care is addressed from a multidisciplinary team approach from diagnosis, primary care to include follow-up care, survivorship and palliative care. Future treatment trends and the exploration of the impact on the individual, family and community are included. Learning outcomes This course is designed to develop an understanding of cancer nursing with a strong clinical focus. It enables students to: > > Demonstrate a specialist knowledge base within cancer nursing for the provision and coordination of cancer care > > Develop specialist clinical practice and advance their clinical decision making skills in the assessment and management of patients with cancer > > Engage in and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients, their significant others and other members of the multidisciplinary care team > > Implement professional, educational and leadership skills to provide support for other clinicians and provide an overall contribution to the multi-disciplinary health care team < 34 >

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