Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Specialist Paediatric Care)
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code |
103611 |
Version |
1 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites |
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing from this or another university; or Completion of other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences as equivalent to the above; or In exceptional cases, submission of other evidence of professional attainments including professional experience in nursing. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
English Language Requirements |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
12 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS5002:03 Contemporary Issues in Specialised Practice
NS5230:03 Clinical Governance Project
Options
Paediatric and Community Health Program (Queensland Health) (6 credit points)
or
Intensive Care - Paediatric Program (Queensland Health) (6 credit points)
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
2 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
6 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable, this course does not include majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing, Master of Nursing Studies, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, or Master of Nursing Leadership and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |
1-10 |
06/2010 |
Award Requirements |
01/2011 |