C11116v4 Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

Overview

This course prepares registered nurses to function as perioperative nurses in various health care settings.

Course aims

The course is designed to encourage the development of a perioperative nurse who is able to provide holistic, patient-centred care during anaesthesia, surgery and recovery. It promotes a deep understanding of complex perioperative issues as they relate to patient outcomes.

Career options

Career options include specialty perioperative nursing in day surgery settings, perioperative units and endoscopy suites.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should be registered nurses with an Australian Bachelor's degree in nursing or an equivalent tertiary qualification. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but do have recent relevant work experience and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study may also be considered eligible.

Applicants are normally expected to have concurrent employment in their area of specialty and at least one year's full-time professional employment in nursing is desirable.

Course duration and attendance

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

Course structure

Students are required to complete a total of 24 credit points of study, comprising three specified nursing subjects and one nursing elective.

There are structured work-based learning opportunities for employees of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH), North Shore Private Hospital and Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS).

Students who are employees of NSCCH, North Shore Private Hospital or SSWAHS may undertake a Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with NSCCH or SSWAHS. This is at no cost to participants. Students who sucessfully complete a CAP are awarded an exemption from the Specialty Clinical Practice subject.

Course completion requirements

Articulation with UTS courses

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