Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Immunisation), University of South Australia (UniSA). 2013 information for Australian students

This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICNG

Study as
Part-time only

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to:
- hold a Bachelor degree in Nursing or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- have comjpleted hospital based training as a Registered Nurse.
In addition, applicants must:
- hold a Current Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; AND
- have completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; AND
- regularly administer immunisations as part of their current role.
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This program has no further intakes, please see the Graduate Certificate in Nursing.

Aim

The program provides Registered Nurses with qualifications in the professional field of Immunisation, develops knowledge and skills, and extends their professional expertise.

Content & Structure

The program, taken over one year of part-time study, requires completion of 18 units of study in the specialty area of Immunisation. Courses combine theoretical and clinical components which provides opportunities to integrate theory and practice.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Immunisation Courses (18 units)
Immunisation	NURS 5081	9
Directed Study A	NURS 5121	9

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit for previous studies or in recognition of prior learning may be granted in accordance with University Policy. Maximum credit allowed is normally one-third of the total units of the program.

Notes

1. The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Immunisastion) may not be offered every year and may also be subject to demand.

2. Students required to complete a practical component should be physically healthy and ensure that immunisation requirements of the proposed venue/s are adhered to before commencing the course.