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Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontics)


General information

The Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontics) offered by the School of Nursing has been specifically designed to assist registered nurses in the practice of caring for older clients across a broad variety of clinical settings. The course also assists registered nurses who wish to research and further understand the phenomenon of the ageing process and health potential and deficits commonly associated with ageing.
Applicants would normally have a degree in nursing or a related discipline; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division 1 or be eligible for registration); and at least one year of nursing experience. Experience in the relevant area of practice is desirable.

Course structure

The course consists of four units, which will normally be completed over a period of one year. The course is offered by off-campus distributed learning or by flexible mode (ie a combination of on-campus and off-campus distributed learning modes). Successful completion of the course requires the study of the following three core units and one elective unit.

Core units
Elective units

One of the following:

Please note: To satisfy the requirements of unit assignments, it is expected that students will network with practitioners and agencies in the field of gerontic nursing. Students need to develop an understanding of all areas of aged care, and should negotiate with other facilities and agencies to spend at least one day in a variety of settings (eg nursing homes and hostels, ACAT team, community option/linkages packages, domiciliary care teams).

Assessment

Assessment includes assignments and computer assessment.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be directed to either the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 51 226441 or (03) 9902 6441 or fax (03) 9902 6527, or the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, telephone (03) 9904 4156 or fax (03) 9904 4655.

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