Course overview
Build your specialty practice expertise through deeper knowledge of the physical, psychosocial and environmental aspects involved in patient care and clinical decision-making.
The Advanced Specialty Practice specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the .
Key components include:Â
- analysing and evaluating advanced concepts of specialty nursing practice and integrating expert knowledge to achieve specialist knowledgeÂ
- advanced knowledge of safety and quality in healthcare systems, clinical governance, and the processes of achieving continuous improvement in health systemsÂ
- complex clinical decision-making, evidence-informed specialty practice, patient advocacy and holistic specialty practice.
In addition, this specialisation explores the application of new and emerging technologies that are relevant to specialty practice.Â
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Speciality Practice is offered as an online course studied on a part-time basis only, as concurrent employment is required. We recommend that you study one or two units per semester.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Speciality Practice is offered in semesters 1 and 2 at both Curtin Perth Bentley and Curtin Singapore.Â
Note: This specialisation is not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree and registration as a general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Prospective applicants should have a minimum of 12 months experience in a specialist area of practice, and must be concurrently employed in an approved area, working a minimum of 24 hours per week. Curtin Singapore students must hold a bachelor degree recognised by ºìÌÒÊÓƵ AND registration as a registered nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
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