C11195v1 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching

Overview

This course is designed to provide nurse clinicians with the skills to meet the increased demands to deliver quality teaching in clinical settings. Registered nurses engage in clinical teaching at many different levels: with nursing students and new graduates, in orientation programs, and with communities through health promotion activities. Notwithstanding this diversity, the principles of adult learning apply to all.

Students have the opportunity to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a program of clinical education within their own practice area. This course provides a portable qualification and highly sought-after skills.

Course aims

This course aims to ensure that graduates are able to plan effective programs in diverse clinical settings for a variety of learners.

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

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising three specified nursing subjects and one nursing elective.

Course completion requirements

Articulation with UTS courses

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