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HN4.EN - Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing)
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<p>The new Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing), offered online in combination with structured work-integrated learning as part of your ongoing employment, aims to address the specialised nursing workforce and skills shortage, made evident in the 2018 Victorian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Labour Market Research Report on Nurses in Victoria.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout this course you will examine key aspects of emergency patient care and emergency nursing practice, whilst also developing your analytical, leadership and communication skills.</p><p> </p><p>This course is suitable for registered nurses practicing in a clinical area, considered commensurate with course learning objectives.</p><p> </p><p>Graduates may work in emergency departments and urgent care centres upon successful completion.</p>
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<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
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<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
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<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
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Course rules
Course structure
Course learning outcomes
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
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Overview
Course overview
<p>The new Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing), offered online in combination with structured work-integrated learning as part of your ongoing employment, aims to address the specialised nursing workforce and skills shortage, made evident in the 2018 Victorian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Labour Market Research Report on Nurses in Victoria.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout this course you will examine key aspects of emergency patient care and emergency nursing practice, whilst also developing your analytical, leadership and communication skills.</p><p> </p><p>This course is suitable for registered nurses practicing in a clinical area, considered commensurate with course learning objectives.</p><p> </p><p>Graduates may work in emergency departments and urgent care centres upon successful completion.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
60
AQF level:
8 - Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Duration (in full time equivalent):
0.5 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Federation University Online</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Master of Health Course Coordinator, Erin Tanti, Carolyn Bailey</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Nursing and currently working in a relevant field in at least 0.6 FTE (full-time equivalent)</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must demonstrate current and satisfactory registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and current and ongoing employment in an appropriate emergency clinical setting.</li></ul>
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Proof of AHPRA registration</p> <p>Provision of a certificate or registration number proving your registration with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.</p> <ul><li><p>Current and satisfactory registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse</p></li></ul><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Resume - Current, relevant work experience (including length of time)</p> <p>A brief account of your education, qualifications and previous occupations relevant to the course being applied for.</p> <ul><li><p>Applicants must supply a current CV or resume, showing a minimum of 0.5 EFT current and ongoing employment in an appropriate emergency clinical setting.</p></li></ul><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Letter of support</p> <p>A letter used to validate the credibility of an application or proposal by demonstrating support from an external party.</p> <ul><li><p>A signed letter of support from employer that confirms their employment and workload, and supports their ability to undertake clinical assessments in the workplace.</p></li></ul>
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 60 credit points comprising:
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credit points from
Core Units
Core Units
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
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Title
Credit points
HEAAN6602
Advanced Pathophysiology for Acute Care Nursing
15
HEAAN6603
Advanced Health Assessment for Acute Care Nursing
15
HEALE6401
Principles of Care for the Emergency Patient
15
HEALE6402
Emergency Nursing Practice
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Semester 1 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
HEAAN6602
Advanced Pathophysiology for Acute Care Nursing
Core Units
15
HEAAN6603
Advanced Health Assessment for Acute Care Nursing
Core Units
15
Semester 2
HEALE6401
Principles of Care for the Emergency Patient
Core Units
15
HEALE6402
Emergency Nursing Practice
Core Units
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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<p>Demonstrate sound knowledge of the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of conditions and patients presenting to an emergency clinical environment</p>
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<p>Critically evaluates and interprets health assessment data gained from nursing assessments and diagnostic findings to evaluate therapeutic interventions to inform ongoing nursing priorities, interventions and evaluation of care</p>
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<p>Integrates advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the assessment, management, interpretation and evaluation health interventions and treatments utilised in the emergency clinical environment to treat life threatening illness or injury </p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Demonstrates collegiality, effective leadership, and teamwork within an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care in an emergency clinical environment, while engaging in lifelong learning and reflective practice to stay current with digital and non-digital healthcare advancements</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
60
AQF level:
8 - Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Duration (in full time equivalent):
0.5 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Federation University Online</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Master of Health Course Coordinator, Erin Tanti, Carolyn Bailey</p>
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