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Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Courses

Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Nursing

Graduate Certificate

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Nursing with ACN will provide you with the nursing knowledge required for advanced practice in the Diagnostic and Interventional radiology setting.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online

Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Nursing

Graduate Certificate

The course will provide nurses with an advanced knowledge of all aspects of cosmetic nursing, as well as an appreciation of the psychological and emotional needs of their clients, enabling them to provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care that reflects current best practice.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience

 

Please note: this course is not available to direct entry midwives.

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing is designed for nurses working in a variety of community, primary health and general practice settings.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

F2F Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Short course or microcredential

Upskill under the guidance of specialist nurse educators in a location near you. Become an ACN member to receive a discount when enrolling in our CPD courses.

347 National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners

Short course or microcredential

Parramatta
The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners course is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals (2017) and has been accredited by the ANMAC subsidiary Health Education Services Australia (HESA) to deliver this course. HESA is the National body for health education accreditation and ACN is the first institution to have its Immunisation course accredited.
Duration
Flexible, self-paced (a minimum of 21 days up to a maximum of 120 days)
Study Mode
Online

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Bridging and Re-entry)

Graduate Certificate

Parramatta
This course is an approved course by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). It is designed to enable returning nurses to attain the necessary level of practice in accordance with the Australian nursing standards. The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has been offering bridging and re-entry programs for more than 17 years and our curriculum is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Entry Requirements
  • Participants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
  • Participants must be referred to this course by the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)
  • Important pre-enrolment information from NMBA is available here
  • Required immunity status must be met as per NSW health guidelines
  • Provide a Unique Student Identifier
Duration
12 weeks full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health

Graduate Certificate

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health with ACN aims to provide nurses with knowledge and understanding of all aspects of digital health within a professional legal, moral and ethical framework that reflects current best practices.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

Please note: this course is not available to direct entry midwives.

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online

Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies is designed to meet the educational needs of nurses working within the diverse contexts of contemporary paediatric health care.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing

Graduate Certificate

Studying aged care nursing with ACN will provide you with the principles of aged care nursing practice to improve your knowledge and skills to offer and coordinate evidence-based person-centred nursing care for the older person.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing

 

Please note: Offshore students will be approved on a case by case basis
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing

Graduate Certificate

Studying the Graduate certificate in cancer nursing provides students with the knowledge and skills required to coordinate and provide culturally safe, evidenced-based cancer care.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing

Graduate Certificate

Studying breast cancer nursing with ACN will provide you with the principles of breast cancer nursing in order to improve your knowledge and skills for the provision and coordination of evidenced based breast cancer care.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing aims to provide students with a sound understanding of child and family health nursing practice within a legal, moral and ethical framework that reflects current models of care, government policy, and practice initiatives.
Entry Requirements

Admission to GC courses is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

 

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

 

*The below courses contain a compulsory clinical placement component and do not require applicants to be employed in the clinical area of specialisation:
  • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
83.20%

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