Course Level

Graduate Diploma

Graduate Diploma of Child and Family Health

Our Graduate Diploma of Child and Family Health is an online course designed for registered nurses and midwives seeking to extend their knowledge and expand their scope of practice. This course addresses the principles of equity, empowerment, and the socio-political determinants of health. It has an inter-sectoral focus on individual, family and community access to services, supporting the healthy development of children and families. During this course, you will enhance your clinical practice, knowledge and skills in child and family health theory, care delivery processes, clinical education and clinical management. This course will expand on your current or recent experience within the health service, and you will learn skills and knowledge that can be directly applied to your current or future professional practice.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

CDU Online

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 2 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must hold current registration as a registered nurse (Division 1) or registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). It is expected applicants have at least one year full time recent employment (post registration), in a midwifery/nursing or associated setting by date of application.