Certificate
The Specialist Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing prepares nurses for endorsement as designated prescribers, addressing healthcare gaps in Australia. It includes two units of study delivered by a multidisciplinary team, with workshops available on campus or via video streaming. Graduates meet criteria for the Australian Health Practitioner Register endorsement.
The Specialist Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing leads to endorsement as a designated registered nurse prescriber.
This program is comprised of two units of study completed over one or two semesters which are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced nurses, pharmacologists and pharmacists. Workshops can be attended on campus or via video streaming.
Following completion of this program students will meet the education criteria for entry on the Australian Health Practitioner Register with an endorsement for scheduled medicines - designated registered nurse prescriber.
Why study the Specialist Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing?Significant gaps in healthcare in Australia have been documented over the last decade and include:
Government and policy makers have long recognised the potential to address unmet need by increasing the role played by nurses in delivering healthcare. Health outcomes, access and satisfaction can be improved by allowing health professionals to work to full scope of practice.
Who is this course for?This course is for experienced nurses practicing clinically with a particular emphasis on those working in primary and aged care, in regional and rural areas and with other disadvantaged communities.
Pathways to future studyApplicants may be eligible for advanced standing towards the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice based on subjects completed within the Specialist Certificate in Registered Nursing Prescribing.
Government and policy makers have long recognised the potential to address unmet need by increasing the role played by nurses in delivering healthcare. Health outcomes, access and satisfaction can be improved by allowing health professionals to work to full scope of practice.
This program is comprised of two units of study completed over one or two semesters which are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced nurses, pharmacologists and pharmacists. Workshops can be attended on campus or via video streaming.
Applicants may be eligible for advanced standing towards the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice based on subjects completed within the Specialist Certificate in Registered Nursing Prescribing.