Deakin University
1 year part-time
This graduate certificate equips registered nurses with advanced emergency care skills including triage, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making. Designed for working professionals, it combines online learning with clinical practice in collaborating hospitals across Australia.
To be eligible for this course, you must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) with no conditions or restrictions on your registration. You must also independently secure and maintain employment of at least 24 hours per week in an emergency care setting within a collaborating hospital in Australia. English language proficiency is required, demonstrated through a bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country, IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0), or equivalent evidence. Applicants must complete an Applicant Declaration form as part of their application.
The course comprises 4 credit points of study delivered over one year part-time. Core units include: Core Principles of Critical Care Nursing (2 credit points) covering advanced critical care assessment and management; Emergency Nursing (2 credit points) focusing on emergency-specific triage, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making in acute conditions. All units include both theoretical and clinical components, with compulsory clinical hurdles forming part of the assessment. Students must pass both theoretical and clinical components to successfully complete each unit.
Deakin University's School of Nursing and Midwifery is ranked #14 in the world, providing access to leading experts in emergency and critical care practice. As the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment and course satisfaction, Deakin offers flexible online learning designed specifically for working professionals. The university maintains a strong network of healthcare partners across metropolitan, rural, and regional Australia, enabling students to apply learning directly within their emergency care settings while continuing professional practice.
With projected job growth of 13.7% for registered nurses by 2030, this qualification positions graduates for advanced roles in emergency departments across regional, rural, and metropolitan settings. Career opportunities include advanced practice positions, leadership and management roles, and education positions within emergency care. Nurses employed under the Victorian public hospital award receive a higher duties allowance for postgraduate qualifications relevant to their practice. Upon completion, graduates can articulate into the Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing for further specialization.
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