Federation University of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health (Intensive Care Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Advance your professional knowledge and skills in an intensive care environment.
Course overview
The new Graduate Certificate in Health (Intensive Care Nursing), offered online in combination with structured work-integrated learning, aims to address the specialised nursing workforce and skills shortage. Throughout this course you will examine key aspects of critical patient care whilst also developing your analytical, leadership and communication skills.
This course is suitable for registered nurses practicing in a clinical area, considered commensurate with course learning objectives. Graduates may work in intensive care and high dependency units upon successful completion.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete the following three units worth 60 credit points:
Core units
- Pathophysiology and Health Assessment for Advanced Practice (30 credit points)
- Core Principles of Care for the Intensive Care Patient (15 credit points )
- Intensive Care Nursing Practice (15 credit points)
Entry requirements
- An applicant must have successfully completed a three year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area.
- Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health (Intensive Care Nursing) is contingent upon the candidates ability to demonstrate current and satisfactory registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and a minimum of 0.5 EFT current and ongoing employment in an appropriate intensive or critical care setting.
- Applicants must supply a current resume with their application.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Associate or Unit Manager
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- ICU Liaison Nurse
- ICU PICU Nurse (Home Care)
Fees and CSP
Indicative full-time fee in 2025: $2,314 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and average based on a typical course load for the first year of this course. Your actual cost may vary depending on the specific units you choose to enrol in.
You will also need to pay the student services and amenities fee. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
