Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health Specialisation

About the course

This graduate certificate develops specialist knowledge in child and adolescent healthcare for registered nurses working in community and primary health settings. You’ll focus on early intervention strategies, collaborative care, sociocultural support, and the physical and psychosocial development of children aged 0–18. Learning is supported by a pre-clinical skills workshop and a clinical placement with interprofessional collaboration, building advanced capability in nursing practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply advanced child and adolescent health expertise in community and primary healthcare services, supporting children and families through assessment, early intervention and evidence-based care planning. The qualification can strengthen capability for roles in child and family health, community nursing and related clinical practice areas, and supports progression within advanced practice pathways. This is a graduate certificate focused on specialist nursing in child and adolescent health.

Average Salary***

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