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About the course
Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Intraoperative Nursing is designed for registered nurses seeking specialist knowledge for perioperative settings. You will build advanced capability in evidence-based intraoperative care, patient safety and quality standards, and collaborative practice within multidisciplinary surgical teams. The course is delivered online with strong industry links and clinical practice support, preparing you to lead improvements in care across surgical services in a Graduate Diploma nursing qualification.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue specialist practice opportunities in perioperative and intraoperative environments, supporting patients across the surgical journey. The course builds capability for roles such as intraoperative/perioperative nurse, theatre nurse and related surgical-services positions, with skills in risk management, infection prevention and patient safety. It can also support progression toward leadership, education or management responsibilities within operating theatres and broader surgical care teams as a Graduate Diploma-qualified nursing professional.
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