UTS course code: C11116
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing
Abbreviation: GradCertN
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local)¹
Total credit points: 24

Footnote:
1. This course is not offered to international students.

Course aims

The overall aim of this course is to prepare registered nurses to function as specialty perioperative nurses in a variety of settings. The course promotes a deep understanding of complex perioperative issues as they relate to patient outcomes. It is designed to encourage the development of a perioperative nurse who is able to provide holistic patient-centred care during anaesthesia, surgery and recovery.

Course duration

This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points. The specified subjects are shown in the table below.

This course is offered in conjunction with Northern Sydney Health (NSH), MayneHealth and Ramsay Health and students must be employees of one of these. It is studied through structured work-based learning opportunities (Clinical Accreditation Program) and subjects which are offered using flexible learning approaches, such as intensive workshops, distance means or mixed modes.

Course program

Footnote:
1. Students who are employees of Northern Sydney Health (NSH) undertake a 6-credit-point Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with NSH. Students who successfully complete the CAP are eligible to apply for advanced standing of 92928 Clinical Practice 1.