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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Advanced Medical Surgical)Course code: 2923 + Course abbreviation: GradCertNurs(AMS) + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Gippsland; Peninsula) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, aims to facilitate advanced practice for nurses practising in all medical and surgical areas. This is achieved through the development of skills and knowledge in the areas of pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and clinical practice. Entry requirementsApplicants would normally have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (eg Division 1 or be eligible for registration); and at least one year of professional clinical experience. Special entry may be available. Course structureThe course consists of two 12-point units offered over two semesters. Study days are in blocks of two-to-four days per month spread over each semester. Students must engage in a minimum of three days per week paid employment in a surgical specialty unit over the duration of the course. In the specialty unit, students will be introduced to the concepts of risk management and advanced practice issues in clinical practice. Students are required to undertake the following two units. Units
AssessmentAssessment includes case study reports, tests, online tutorial discussion groups, clinical skills, exams, clinical performance, advanced life support assessment, learning packages and assignments. Contact detailsInquiriesAdministrative Officers (Postgraduate) Telephone: +61 3 9902 6441 Administrative Officers (Postgraduate) Telephone: +61 3 9904 4156 Fax: +61 3 9904 4655 Website: www.med.monash.edu/nursing/postgraduate Course coordinatorDr Joy Lyneham Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |