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Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

  • Certificate

The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing is designed to expand your scope of practice and develop advanced competencies in paediatric nursing care. It equips nurses with specialised knowledge aligned with the latest evidence and best practices, preparing them for rewarding career opportunities in paediatric care settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 - 6 months part-time
Course Code
SC-PAEN
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Jun
Domestic Fees
$7,000 per year

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Expand your scope of practice in paediatric nursing care

Gain specialised knowledge aligned with the latest evidence and best practices

Designed for nurses beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing

The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing is designed to expand your scope of practice and develop advanced competencies in providing high-quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families. This course will equip you with specialised knowledge and skills aligned with the latest evidence and best practice guidelines in paediatric nursing.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert educators. The program is targeted towards nurses who are beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing, offering an opportunity to advance your expertise in this rewarding yet emotionally demanding field. Upon completion, you will be prepared to pursue a range of opportunities across various hospital settings dedicated to paediatric care.

Designed in accordance with industry standards, this flexibly delivered course is a 25-credit point, part-time, coursework program conducted over two terms, consisting of two core 12.5 credit point online subjects.

Entry requirements

This course is designed for division 1 Registered Nurses with AHPRA or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia, as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and is not registered with CRICOS.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

  • Expand your scope of practice in paediatric nursing care
  • Gain specialised knowledge aligned with the latest evidence and best practices
  • Designed for nurses beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing

The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing is designed to expand your scope of practice and develop advanced competencies in providing high-quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families. This course will equip you with specialised knowledge and skills aligned with the latest evidence and best practice guidelines in paediatric nursing.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert educators. The program is targeted towards nurses who are beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing, offering an opportunity to advance your expertise in this rewarding yet emotionally demanding field. Upon completion, you will be prepared to pursue a range of opportunities across various hospital settings dedicated to paediatric care.

Career pathways

If you are a nurse beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing, this course will provide you with the opportunity to expand your scope of practice and develop advanced competencies in providing high-quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families. By gaining specialised knowledge aligned with the latest evidence and best practices, you will be prepared to pursue a range of rewarding career opportunities in various hospital settings dedicated to paediatric care.

Course structure

Overview

Designed in accordance with industry standards, this flexibly delivered course is a 25-credit point, part-time, coursework program conducted over two terms, consisting of two core 12.5 credit point online subjects.

Credit for prior study or work

Upon completion of the Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing, you may be eligible to receive advanced standing toward the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing, allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in specialised areas of paediatric nursing practice.