Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing
Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing
Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing will equip you with the assessment, practical and communication skills needed to be a high-performing member of a multidisciplinary perioperative team. Our strong industry connections mean you will be guided by experts in critical care and perioperative nursing as you explore the current and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing will equip you with the assessment, practical and communication skills needed to be a high-performing member of a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
Our strong industry connections mean you will be guided by experts in critical care and perioperative nursing as you explore the current and emerging trends, concepts, knowledge and evidence that provides the policy and practice framework in which perianaesthesia nursing takes place.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career in the specialised field of perianaesthesia nursing?
As a graduate of Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing you will demonstrate ethical, safe, high quality, expert clinical decision-making abilities within a multidisciplinary team. Your specialised theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice and person-centred care will allow you to practise effectively at an advanced practice level, ensuring you are well placed to meet the industry demand for nurses with specialty skills.
Elective units available from your first year enable you to pursue specific areas of interest and career goals. You can choose from complementary areas of practice to your specialisation, or undertake studies preparing you for roles in education, leadership or management.
Deakin’s strong industry connections ensure a high level of collaboration and support during your clinical practice. This means that while you study you can immerse yourself in your specialty nursing practice area with one of our numerous metropolitan, rural and regional health partners across Australia.
Our innovative online program delivers a rich, interactive and empowering learning experience designed for postgraduate nurses. Live-streaming seminars and class discussions will encourage critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills. Australia’s top-rated tech support and access to our expert teaching staff means you can learn at your own pace, when and where it suits you, without compromising quality or support.
This course will enable you to:
critically assess and apply the concepts and principles of anaesthetic management and postoperative care
develop an advanced understanding of pharmacological therapies including anaesthetic agents, adjunct therapies and pain management therapies
perform patient assessment and monitoring of neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and haemodynamic states
manage complex and special populations to identify risk and inform decisions that deliver safe, high quality nursing care to promote optimal patient outcomes
assess and manage anaesthetic requirements for complex patients and emergency presentations
demonstrate skills in advanced monitoring and postoperative anaesthesia care following complex and specialty surgery.
Graduates are prepared to handle the contemporary challenges perianaesthesia nurses may face in a course that responds to industry trends and demands. You will learn how to make a difference through roles in areas such as practice, education, leadership and research.
Career outcomes
With job growth of 12.2% projected for registered nurses by 2028*, there is an industry demand for nurses with sophisticated specialty skills. Our Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing will allow you to meet that demand in a variety of roles across advanced practice, leadership and management.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
