Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Community Health)


Course information

Course code: 1246
Gippsland campus
HECS fees applicable
Attendance not required

Aims

The course has been designed to provide registered nurses with in-depth knowledge and specialised skills to promote effective functioning in the community health area. Graduates should therefore be capable of functioning as advanced care givers in community health settings; be able to demonstrate an ability to apply advanced problem solving skills to patient care; and be equipped to respond to an increasingly complex health care environment.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant would normally:

In addition to completing the Application for Admission form, applicants are also required to complete a course administration form which can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre on telephone 1800 671845.

Special requirements

Students who are not currently working in a community setting will be required to undertake four weeks practice in a community setting of their choice.

Course structure

The course is of two years duration by distance education, and is structured as follows:

Year one

First semester
Second semester

Year two

First semester
Second semester

Assessment

Assessment for the course consists of assignment work plus a research or clinical project in the field.

Credits/exemptions

Applications for credits/exemptions should be made in writing and will be considered where details of equivalent studies undertaken and work completed are provided for consideration.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact the School of Nursing, Monash University Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 5122 6441 or (03) 9902 6441, fax (03) 5122 6527 or (03) 9902 6527.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the administrative officer (postgraduate), School of Nursing, Monash University Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria, 3842, by 30 September 1998 to be considered for a first-round offer.

Details of year-one subjects

  • GHS7642: Health promotion
  • GHS7740: Population Health
  • GHS7741: Family health
  • GHS7742: Community health I: principles and practice