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Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drugs Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drugs Nursing is a Graduate certificate or diploma course listed by Australian College of Nursing Ltd. The listing says it takes 1 yr (Part-time) and it is delivered online. The provider lists a fee of $12,800. Confirm the fee, funding, start dates and entry requirements with the provider before you enrol.
Australian College of Nursing Ltd
Course provider
Registration is handled by the provider, not CareCareer.au.
Course at a glance
- Duration
- 1 yr (Part-time)
- Delivery
- OnlineStudied online.
- Fee listed by the provider
- $12,800Confirm with the provider
- Start date listed
- 18 January 2027Confirm it is still open
CareCareer.au is a course discovery platform. Australian College of Nursing Ltd controls enrolment and delivery, so confirm fees, funding, start dates and eligibility with them before you enrol.
About this course
From the providerThe aim of this course is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of evidence-based clinical practice development in alcohol and other drugs nursing. It will provide students with an understanding of substance use issues from both an individual and public health perspective. The course covers assessment, treatment and nursing care of people experiencing alcohol and other drug dependence. The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve health outcomes for those experiencing issues with substance use through the coordination and provision of person-centred care in this growing speciality.
What to confirm with the provider
CareCareer guidanceThis listing does not cover everything you need to decide. These are the questions to put to Australian College of Nursing Ltd before you enrol.
- Where it is held
- No location is listed, including for any in-person sessions.
- What you will learn
- The units and learning outcomes are not on this listing. The provider's course page sets them out.
- Practical placement
- Whether placement or work experience is required, how many hours, and who arranges it.
- Entry requirements
- Age, language, literacy and numeracy, checks, and anything else you need before you start.
- Fees, funding and concessions
- What applies to you can depend on your eligibility and where you live, and it can change.
Fees and funding
From the provider- Fee listed: $12,800. This is the figure the provider entered. It may not be the fee that applies to you.
- Start date listed: 18 January 2027. This is a date the provider entered, so confirm the intake is still open and has places.
- 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.
About Australian College of Nursing Ltd
From the providerThe 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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Registration is handled by the provider, not CareCareer.au.
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Questions learners ask
CareCareer guidanceWhat is Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drugs Nursing?
Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drugs Nursing is a Graduate certificate or diploma course listed by Australian College of Nursing Ltd on CareCareer.au. The provider describes it this way: The aim of this course is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of evidence-based clinical practice development in alcohol and other drugs nursing. It will provide students with an understanding of substance use issues from both an individual and public health perspective. The course covers assessment…
Who provides this course?
Australian College of Nursing Ltd provides and runs it. CareCareer.au is a course discovery platform: it lists courses, and the provider controls enrolment and delivery.
How long does it take?
The listing says 1 yr (Part-time). Ask Australian College of Nursing Ltd how that is spread across study, classes and any workplace practice.
How is it delivered?
The listing says online. Studied online. No location is listed, so ask where any in-person sessions are held.
How much does it cost?
Australian College of Nursing Ltd lists a fee of $12,800. Fees can depend on your eligibility, state and funding, so confirm what applies to you with Australian College of Nursing Ltd.
When does it start?
The provider has listed a start date of 18 January 2027. That is a date the provider entered, not a guarantee of a place, so confirm that the intake is still open with Australian College of Nursing Ltd.
Is practical placement or work experience required?
The listing does not say. Some care qualifications include workplace placement, and the hours and arrangements are set by the provider, so ask Australian College of Nursing Ltd what is required and who organises it.
What are the entry requirements?
The listing does not set them out. Ask Australian College of Nursing Ltd about age, language, literacy, checks and any other requirements before you apply.
How do I enrol?
Enrolment is handled by Australian College of Nursing Ltd, not CareCareer.au. Choose “Get more info” on this page and you will be taken to the provider's page for this course.
Will this course get me a job?
No course can promise a job. Employers set their own requirements, so check the roles you want before you enrol.
Something incorrect?
Course information is provided by the education provider. If something looks wrong, request a correction.
