Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Nursing
The aim of this course is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of evidence based clinical practice development in drug and alcohol nursing. It will provide students with an understanding of substance use issues from both an individual and public health perspective. The course covers assessment, treatment and nursing care of clients experiencing drug and alcohol dependence. The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve patient outcomes through the coordination and provision of patient centered care in this growing specialty.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Part-time - 1 years | $13,040 | N/A |
Structure
The course is conducted by online distance education over 4 terms. Each term is 10 weeks duration. Students complete 4 core subjects.
Subjects
- Nursing-drug and alcohol
Entry requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing
- registered nurse equivalent qualification
- currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- minimum 1 year post-graduate experience
- relevant current employment
Study Pathways
Credit transfer to Master degree
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