This program is not offered in 2021.
The postgraduate program in general practice and community nursing was developed by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with affiliated health services. It aims to provide a sound theoretical and clinical basis for nursing practice in a primary care setting with a focus on nursing in general practice settings. It will enable registered nurses to develop knowledge, skills and capabilities to practice collaboratively with general practitioners and other health professionals in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The courses provide an opportunity to develop your knowledge of Medicare Benefits Schedule items including immunisation, wound care and chronic disease management. Clinical placement is designed to complement current knowledge and/or introduce you to new knowledge by providing the flexibility to choose a placement venue best placed to achieve your individual educational needs and learning outcomes.
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Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care (General Practice and Community Nursing)
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
External
Online
Availability:
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2GC133 (Commonwealth supported)
2GC533 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees (2020):
$3,300 (Commonwealth supported)
$11,000 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (General Practice and Community Nursing)
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
External
Online
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2GD092 (Commonwealth supported)
2GD592 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees (2019):
$6,560 (Commonwealth supported)
$22,212 (Full fee paying)
Master of Nursing (General Practice and Community Nursing)
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
External
Online
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2CM203 (Commonwealth supported)
2CM503 (Full fee paying place)
Annual indicative fees (2020):
$6,700 (Commonwealth supported)
$22,000 (Full fee paying)
The postgraduate program is not available to international students.
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Graduates are suitable for careers in a wide range of nursing-related fields. Our courses will give registered nurses the opportunity to provide skilful care to individuals, families and communities to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles and manage a range of emerging complex health issues. You will be able to take on leadership and specialised care roles in a variety of clinical nursing settings.
A nursing career could encompass: schools, scientific research, home health services, rehabilitation, extended care, drug and alcohol services, family and child health and public environmental health.
There are many different directions you can go within nursing, and even within one role there is always opportunity to become more accomplished and competent at what you do
Patrick Guerin, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate entry)
The Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care (General Practice and Community Nursing) consists of 18 units of topics, including theory-based topics and professional experience placements topics. It is designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in general practice and community nursing, and to apply these in a range of healthcare environments.
The Graduate Diploma in Nursing (General Practice and Community) consists of 36 units, including a 4.5-unit topic that provides an introduction to research. It is designed to provide you with the opportunity to deepen your clinical and theoretical knowledge base in general practice and community nursing at a leadership and advanced communication level within your workplace and practice.
The Master of Nursing (General Practice and Community) will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your advanced, specialised theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in general practice and community nursing, and apply them in a range of situations. The course aims to enable you to contribute to the development of nursing and healthcare in your chosen field.
You are required to do professional experience placement (PEP) during your program of study. Certain statutory and other requirements must be met before you are permitted to attend placement. View more details.
You must make a self-declaration as to your fitness to practise and advise of any pre-existing illness or disability that may impair your ability to practise. You will also be required to undergo a police check before your placements.
Students on placement have both an increased risk of most vaccine-preventable diseases as well as the potential to transmit infections to susceptible patients. Students who are required to complete placements as part of their course must therefore be immunised in accordance with the relevant state or territory immunisation standards and any additional private provider requirements as needed.
You must provide a completed and signed Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Support form (DOCX) before your clinical placements.
Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
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