Flinders University
Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Prepare students for specialized practice in various primary health care settings.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing is for registered nurses interested in undertaking a specialised practice in the community in infant, child, young people, and family health nursing.
The course is also available as an exit award from the MNGP Master of Nursing - 1.5 years, subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below.
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
You must complete 18 units. Each topic is valued at four and a half units.
- Primary Health Care Constructs and Contexts
- Health Maintenance for Infants, Children and Young People
- Clinical Practice for Child and Family Health Nursing (WIL)
- Introduction to Working with Infants, Children and Families
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
- Applicants must typically hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
- Must be currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Asses the key concepts related to working with infants, children, young people and their families including safety, growth & development, attachment theories engagement and communication.
- Contextualise working with infants, children, young people and their families in a broad primary health care framework.
- Synthesise evidence of parenting and contemporary issues that impact the promotion of care and environments for supporting infants, children, young people, and their families.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice at a specialist service in a community setting.
Career outcomes
Graduates are suitable for careers in a wide range of nursing-related fields. Our courses will allow registered nurses to provide skilful care to individuals, families and communities to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles and manage various emerging complex health issues. You can take on leadership and specialised care roles in various clinical nursing settings.
- Child and Family Health Nurses
- School Health Nurse
- Case Coordinator
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Health Promotion Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
Fees and CSP
Annual indicative fees in 2025: $2,331 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative yearly fee in 2025: $12,852 (Domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is based on a full-time study load of 18 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of topics studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of topics.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is 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 the topics 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.
