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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing)
Campus Teaching Hospitals
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC032
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control) aims to provide graduates with the opportunity to develop advanced specialist knowledge relating to the practice of infection control. Students undertaking this program of study are provided with a rigorous grounding in the essential knowledge to allow them to function within this clinical environment at an advanced level.
- Program Structure
Infection Control Nursing
Units: 6 units
Teaching Period: Semester 1
This course will examine nursing and medical science in relation to the control of infection. Topics include decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices, the clinical management of the patient with an infectious disease or infection, the teaching/learning process in staff education and other contemporary issues within infection control.
Microbiology & Epidemiology
Units: 6 units
Teaching Period: Semester 2
This course builds on the student's knowledge of basic microbiology and will consider the epidemiology of common infectious diseases seen within the Australian population. The role of the infection control course will be considered in relation to epidemiological research, education and disease surveillance. Microbiology topics included the diagnosis, transmission and surveillance of infectious diseases. - Related Programs
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Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC032 Tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $2,655 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Applicants must:
1. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand, and 2. hold a degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or, have at least two years experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken.Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must also complete an "Additional Information Request Form", available at www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/students/programs/#applications. This form should be submitted within ten working days after applying to SATAC. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae with the form.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC032International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Tuition fee International student place: $11,550 for 6 months Mid-year entry? No Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Registered nurses currently employed full-time or a minimum of 60% in relevant fieldEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Tuition fee International student place: $11,550 for 6 months Mid-year entry? No Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Infection Control Nursing
Teaching Period: Semester 1
This course will examine nursing and medical science in relation to the control of infection. Topics include decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices, the clinical management of the patient with an infectious disease or infection, the teaching/learning process in staff education and other contemporary issues within infection control.
Microbiology & Epidemiology
Teaching Period: Semester 2
This course builds on the student’s knowledge of basic microbiology and will consider the epidemiology of common infectious diseases seen within the Australian population. The role of the infection control course will be considered in relation to epidemiological research, education and disease surveillance. Microbiology topics included the diagnosis, transmission and surveillance of infectious diseases. - Program Rules
Applicants must
- be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand, and
- hold a degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or, have at least two years experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken.
- Further Information
Please contact the Discipline of Nursing for information:
Administrative Officer
Telephone: +61 8 8303 3595
Email: nursing.sec@adelaide.edu.au
Further information available at http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing - Useful Links
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Last updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011
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