Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing will provide you with the principles required to meet the diverse needs of individuals admitted to the acute care setting. The course aims to improve your knowledge and skills for providing and coordinating evidence-based person-centred care. It will also encourage professional and ethical understanding of clinical practice development to maintain quality and provide safe healthcare.

This listing does not cover everything you need to decide. These are the questions to put to Australian College of Nursing Ltd before you enrol.

How long it takes

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Where it is held

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Upcoming start dates

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What you will learn

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Practical placement

Whether placement or work experience is required, how many hours, and who arranges it.

Entry requirements

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Fees, funding and concessions

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• Fee listed: $12,800. This is the figure the provider entered. It may not be the fee that applies to you.
• Start date listed: None current. Ask the provider about upcoming intakes.
• Funding and concessions: Not stated on this listing. Eligibility for funding or a concession fee can depend on your circumstances and where you live, so ask the provider what applies to you.

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is the peak professional body and leader of the nursing profession. We are a for-purpose organisation committed to our vision of Advancing Nursing, Shaping Health. ACN presently provides post graduate nursing education as a TEQSA private provider, as well as non award courses as a professional association.

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