Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing)
Advanced protection for vulnerable patients
Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They care for patients in a range of settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.
This online certificate is suited to working nurses who want to build their competencies for senior and specialist positions in infection control. The program is delivered over one year of part-time study.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing) covers essential knowledge for safe practice at advanced levels. You will:
- learn about decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices
- study microbiology and epidemiology
- build clinical management skills for patients with infectious diseases or infections
- explore contemporary issues in infection control
- investigate approaches to staff education.
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| SATAC Code | 3GC100 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | All applicants must upload the following documents as part of the SATAC application:
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Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Applicants must: 1. have a completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, and have at least one years' experience as a registered nurse, and 2. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand. |
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,450
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Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Specialist Registered Nurse
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
Semester 1
Infection Control Nursing
Semester 2
Microbiology & Epidemiology
Assessment
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023