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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing

  • Graduate Certificate

Transform your passion for patient care into a world of new and unlimited possibilities, with a Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing. Western is ranked number one in Australia for Nursing. We can show you how to be a leader in your field. And change lives for the better.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time, 12 months part-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

Transform your passion for patient care into a world of new and unlimited possibilities, with a Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing. Western is ranked number one in Australia for Nursing. We can show you how to be a leader in your field. And change lives for the better.

Study locations

Hawkesbury

Parramatta South

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can look forward to enhanced professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields, including:

  • Acute care hospitals

  • Community health

  • Paediatric health

  • Mental health care services

  • Disability services

  • Rehabilitation services
  • Aged care services
Acute Care Nurse

Working within the nursing speciality of acute care, you will provide intensive short-term care for patients, such as recovery from surgery or for an urgent medical condition. Acute care is challenging and, as a frontline care position, you'll encounter diverse situations every day.

Aged Care Nurse

Aged Care Nurses provide nursing care to elderly patients in hospitals, aged care facilities and in the community.

Disabled Carers

Disabled Carers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.

Nursing Unit Manager

Nursing Unit Managers are responsible for units of hospitals, aged care and community health care facilities, supervising nursing staff and financial resources to enable the provision of safe and cost-effective care.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at Western Sydney University.
76.1%
Overall satisfaction
78.4%
Skill scale
63.3%
Teaching scale
94.4%
Employed full-time
$90k
Average salary