Charles Darwin University
1 year
This postgraduate certificate advances registered nurses' expertise in primary health care practice. Designed for working professionals, it offers flexible part-time online study with options to specialise in urban or remote primary health care settings.
Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent international qualification and maintain current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Division 1 Registered Nurse. Hospital-trained nurses with current AHPRA registration may also be considered. English language proficiency requirements must be met, with evidence such as previous study in English, secondary schooling completion, or approved English test scores (IELTS 6.0 minimum, TOEFL 60 minimum, or equivalent).
The course comprises 40 credit points structured as follows: Students complete 2 core units (20 credit points) covering Primary Health Care and First Nation Health, and Primary Health Care Practice. In the second semester, students select one specialist elective (20 credit points) to focus on either Remote Area Primary Health Care Practice or Urban Primary Health Care Practice. The Remote Area and Urban electives include a mandatory 3-day on-campus simulation block. This structure allows nurses to contextualise learning to their specific professional practice environment.
Charles Darwin University is recognised as a leading provider of nursing education in Australia, ranking #2 for postgraduate nursing starting salary and #3 for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU delivers nursing programs through passionate expert lecturers guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care. The university offers flexible study options including online delivery, part-time study, and practical experience through state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located across Australia.
Graduates are prepared to work in primary health care settings across both public and private providers. This qualification enables nurses to advance their careers in primary health care practice, improving health outcomes for individuals and communities in urban and remote settings. Completing this degree may lead to specialised roles in primary health care nursing, with graduates equipped with comprehensive understanding of primary health care practice and the ability to support individuals and communities to optimise health outcomes.
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