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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

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Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care Nursing

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The Post Graduate certificate in Primary Health Care supports the registered nurse to advance their knowledge and skills in the specialist area of primary health care.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
UPHCN1
Study Mode
Online

About this course

The Post Graduate certificate in Primary Health Care supports the registered nurse to advance their knowledge and skills in the specialist area of primary health care. The course is founded on the principles of primary health care and allows students to contextualise content to their area of professional practice in urban and remote settings. Students will extend their knowledge of primary health care principles and the underpinning evidence that supports practice. The degree supports students to improve health outcomes in their area of practice. The degree is offered part-time over one year.




Entry requirements

Applicants for this course must meet all of the following:

  • Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent international qualification; and
  • Applicants must also hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Division 1 registered nurse.

Hospital-trained nurses with current registration may also be considered.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

This degree is offered part-time over one year.

Career pathways

This qualification prepares you to work in primary health care settings. Completing this degree may lead to a career working in primary health care across both public and private providers. This course will provide the graduate with a comprehensive understanding of the primary health care practice and how to work with and support individuals and communities to optimise health outcomes.