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About the course
This graduate certificate is designed for registered nurses caring for older people and their families in residential aged care, community services, and sub-acute or geriatric settings. Studied part-time and delivered online, it builds advanced clinical knowledge using contemporary evidence and research. The course emphasises person- and family-centred care, safety and quality standards, and leadership in extended care environments for older populations in nursing practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across public and private aged care and extended care services, supporting older people in residential, community and sub-acute environments. The qualification can strengthen eligibility for career progression into leadership, management, education, and some academic or research-oriented pathways. It also provides a pathway to further study such as a Master of Clinical Nursing, supporting ongoing advancement in specialist nursing practice. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
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