Graduate Certificate in Children and Young People's Nursing

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

Nurses wishing to specialise in the care of children and young people can study this course to enable them to meet the educational needs required by a range of professional bodies. The course builds on the skills and knowledge a comprehensive nurse has attained at an undergraduate level.

Structure

3 Units 60 Credit Points.

Subjects

Essentials of Children and Young People's Nursing
Holistic Assessment of Children and Young People
Contemporary Approaches to Communicating with Children and Young People
Foundations of Primary Health Care
Perinatal Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Community Mental Health
Work Based Learning

Standard entry requirements

All applicants are required to provide proof of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and Applicants must be working with children and young people in order to complete the practice based assessments.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following Bachelor degree
Or.
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.