Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology)
Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology)
Overview Study UniSQ’s aged care nursing courses within the Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology) and expand your skills in chronic conditions, dementia and end-of-life care for complex ageing populations. The Gerontology specialisation enables you to advance your practice in contemporary health settings, delivering evidence-based safe, ethical and professional care that…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Study UniSQ’s aged care nursing courses within the Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology) and expand your skills in chronic conditions, dementia and end-of-life care for complex ageing populations.
The Gerontology specialisation enables you to advance your practice in contemporary health settings, delivering evidence-based safe, ethical and professional care that meets regulatory standards.
Gain leadership qualities and study the biological, psychological, and social aspects of ageing.
Further study
After completing the Graduate Certificate of Nursing, there will be the option to take the credit from the courses and continue to complete the Graduate Diploma of Nursing or the Master of Nursing.
Career outcomes
- A gerontology or geriatric nurse specialises in the care of elderly patients and is a crucial part of healthcare teams.
- Aged care nursing is in demand with international ageing populations.
- Graduates may work in acute, chronic, private practice, community or residential facilities caring for ageing patients with limited mobility, impaired mental abilities, or life-limiting illness.
REQUIREMENTS
Completed a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of nursing from a recognised university. Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 Nurse, or equivalent, with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or relevant regulatory body in applicant’s home country.
IELTS (Academic only) – a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1 QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242 Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243 Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
