Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Nursing (Online)

About the course

Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Nursing is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance specialist practice in cardiac care. You’ll build analytical, clinical decision-making, communication and leadership skills for senior roles in multidisciplinary cardiac settings, informed by current research and industry practice. Delivered online with interactive learning and expert support, the graduate diploma strengthens advanced practice capability in Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

This course prepares registered nurses for advanced practice and senior responsibilities in cardiac care and interventional cardiology settings. Graduates may progress into specialist cardiac nursing roles across acute and specialised services, contributing to evidence-based assessment, monitoring and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The qualification also supports pathways into education, leadership, quality improvement and practice development roles within Nursing.

Average Salary***

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