Western Sydney University
Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Gives you the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience you need to improve the world.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane) aims to provide registered nurses and registered midwives with theoretical knowledge and associated skills that prepare them to work autonomously and across various clinical settings with children and families. Graduates can apply advanced nursing concepts and analysis to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families. Students who complete this program may transfer to the Graduate Diploma of Child and Family Health (Karitane). This program is offered online. So, you can learn where and when it suits you.
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
Qualification for this award requires completing four core subjects or 40 credit points.
Core subjects
- Child and Family Health: Professional Practice and Frameworks
- Child and Family Health Practice: Supporting Growth and Development
- Clinical Practice: Infant and Child Nutrition and Feeding
- Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health
Entry requirements
- Registered nurse or midwife (currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Nursing and Midwifery) or eligibility for the same, or certificate of nursing registration, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other registration type (non-practising, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this course.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Nursing or Midwifery.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning is the recognition of prior learning in terms of experience and/or studies. When you apply for Credit for Prior Learning, the university will assess your prior learning. It may award you Credit for Prior Learning in the program you are currently studying in recognition of what you have achieved. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of this program can look forward to enhanced professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields, including:
- Primary settings, including home visiting and centre-based services.
- Secondary-level service delivery includes family care centres, sustained home visiting programs and outreach specialist services.
- Tertiary level service delivery, including residential family care facilities.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $2,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
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'll 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 subject 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.
