University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Delivered 100% online, with regular intakes every two months, this course enables you to balance your work and family commitments while learning the critical skills and clinically-based learning strategies to improve the core competencies associated with person-centred care.
Course overview
- #1 in Australia for academic reputation in Nursing (QS World University Rankings, 2022)
- Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery
The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is your gateway to becoming an influential and responsive leader in advanced clinical settings. With a focus on developing cutting-edge skills in leadership, clinical practice and evidence-based nursing, this course is designed to deliver culturally competent person- and family-centred care.
You'll learn to evaluate and integrate reliable evidence, analyse the facilitators and obstacles to data-driven practices, and prioritise the best possible health outcomes and patient safety. The course also offers a chance to enhance your skills in physical assessment, communication, early detection, patient management and response in acute deterioration, while keeping up with the latest advancements and best practices in accordance with industry standards.
Delivered 100% online, with regular intakes every two months, this course enables you to balance your work and family commitments while learning the critical skills and clinically-based learning strategies to improve the core competencies associated with person-centred care. Immediately apply what you learn to make a greater impact in your current role and future-proof your career.
Key facts
March, 2025
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October, 2025
What you will study
UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing comprises four subjects. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Master of Advanced Nursing course.
- Specialty Clinical Practice
- Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration
- Evidence for Informing Practice
- Nursing-Sensitive Indicators in Acute Care
Entry requirements
Completion of a UTS recognised nursing (FOE 0603) academic qualification or an equivalent (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC) as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree, or
- Graduate Certificate, or
- Graduate Diploma, or
- Master’s degree or equivalent
Applicants must also satisfy the following:
- Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia (AHPRA), and
- Be currently employed as a registered nurse in a hospital-based setting (or provide a letter of offer to commence employment as a registered nurse by commencement of study), and
- Have a minimum of one year full-time (1800+ hours) post-registration clinical experience (Nursing) demonstrated through a CV and Statement of Service*
- Applicants are required to provide a Statement of Service on an official letterhead from their workplace’s human resource department (or equivalent) which verifies they have 1800 hours post-registration clinical experience.
English language requirements
All applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirements:
Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Fees & FEE-HELP
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