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Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing prepares students to become influential and responsive leaders in advanced clinical settings. This course emphasises the development of cutting-edge skills in leadership, clinical practice, and evidence-based nursing, ensuring culturally competent person- and family-centred care. Students will learn to evaluate and integrate reliable evidence, analyse facilitators and obstacles to data-driven practices, and prioritise optimal health outcomes and patient safety. It's ideal for nurses aspiring to excel in acute care environments with a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
8 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,540 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,937 weekly pay
$1,950 weekly pay
$1,950 weekly pay
$2,500 weekly pay
$1,937 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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