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Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing

Approved Abbreviation: GCAcCritCareNurs

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 4749.1

AQF Level: 8

The aim of the course is to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical knowledge and skills to engage in safe and autonomous practice in the delivery of quality patient care in a range of acute clinical settings. Graduates will be able to further develop clinical judgment skills in order to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts into their clinical practice. They also will be equipped to lead nursing in a range of clinical settings.

Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Admission

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for entry:

Registered Nurse (currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same

And

One year full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years or current and continuing employment as a registered nurse in an acute or critical care clinical setting.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a statement of service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.  Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Access to a Clinical Simulation Laboratory, laptop with camera functionality and internet access if residing outside Greater Western Sydney and unable to travel to attend scheduled workshops conducted as part of the unit 401204 Applied Clinical Practice using Simulation.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

401204

Applied Clinical Practice using Simulation

400777

Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care

400235

Leadership in Clinical Practice

And one elective

Optional Elective

401241

Essentials in Vascular Access